The 90 meter long self-propeller barge Baross struck the sunken wreck SL Meister 32 on the Danube River near Wildungsmauer, Austria. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The 500 tons barge SL Meister 32 sank nine months ago while dredging and attempts to salvage the barge have failed. No further details reported.
The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Ulm went aground on the Danube River near Mariaposching, Germany. The Ulm was proceeding downstream when the current pulled the vessel around before it went aground. A nearby vessel came to the aid of the Ulm, but could not pull the Ulm free. The Ulm blocked traffic on the Danube for several hours before it was decided to lighter some of the 1511 tons of coal cargo. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 92 meter long, 4763 dwt freighter Eren Turgut became disabled on the Danube River near Tulcea, Romania. The Eren Turgut had suffered engine failure and could not proceed without repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being reported. The vessel was en route to Iskenderun, Turkey from Galaţi, Romania.
