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.
The 110 meter long self-propelled car tranport vessel Kelheim became disabled on the Danube River near Vienna, Austria. The Kelheim had suffered an engine failure while proceeding upstream and had to drop anchor to avoid going adrift. The Kelheim, with 100 small cars on board, blocked traffic on the river until another vessel later pulled the Kelheim into the harbour at Racklau. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
