Danube River - Shipwreck Log

Two on the Danube

February 23, 2014 Paul Hancock

The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Panta Rhei 2 went aground on the Danube near Schnelldorf, Germany. The Panta Rhei 2 had struck a navigation buoy pulling the chain under the hull. The Panta Rhei 2 was able proceed at reduce speed with the chain stuck underneath. The vessel was en route to Regensburg from Passau.

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Athos attempted to pass the Panta Rhei 2 when it grounded onto a gravel bank. The Athos was en route to Straubing from Passau loaded with 760 tons of corn. The grounding has blocked traffic until it can be refloated. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Getan

February 23, 2014 Paul Hancock

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Getan went aground on the Danube River near Winzer, Germany. The vessel was en route to Russe from Deggendorf when it grounded onto a gravel bar. The master of the Getan had been blinded by the sun and steered the barge out of the fairway. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Danube Collision (shipwrecklog.com)
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Euroship 1

January 9, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 68 meter long self-propelled barge Euroship 1 grounded on the Danube River near Medved’ov, Slovakia. The vessel with its cargo of 30 tons of steel coils became disabled after its rudder was jammed by a log. The Euroship 1 drifted as it was pulled by the strong current towards shore. The vessel finally went aground onto an embankment. Later the Euroship 1 began to list as the water level on Danube River dropped. The list increased allowing water ingress into the cargo holds. Booms were placed around the vessel after some pollution was released. Authorities have requested that the 1,700 gallons of diesel fuel along with 70 litres of oil to be pumped off. Reports state the Euroship 1 suffered significant damage beyond repair and the vessel will not be salvaged. No reports of injuries.