The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Speedo went aground on the Danube River near Regelsbrunn, Austria. The Speedo went aground near where another vessel sank in May 2011 closing traffic during the day. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Speedo will be lightered before any refloating attempts are made. The vessel was en route to Rotterdam from Passau. Reports state the water level in the area has been lower the last few days.
The 125 meter long passenger ship River Art allided with the lock wall on the Danube River at Jochenstein, Germany. Damage was minimal and the vessel was able to continue on with its voyage. Two passengers were slightly injured when part of the ceiling fell. No reports of pollution being released.
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The 187 meter long self-propelled barge GMS Odeon along with the barge SL Elly ran aground on the Danube River near 2277 kilometer mark. The vessels were en route to Linz from Rotterdam with 3300 tons of iron ore when the rudder system failed. The connection ropes between the vessels broke allowing the SL Elly to run aground on a shoal. The Odeon secured its position to the bank due to the strong current. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
