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Valencia

Valencia

VALENCIA

The 110 meter long self-propelled barge Valencia went aground on the Danube River near Straubing, Germany.  The Valencia was headed downstream with 1700 tons of wood pellets when it  grounded onto the far left side of the bank to allow to another vessel to pass upstream.  Traffic was allowed to continued at a reduced speed.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The water police have launched an investigation into the incident.  Reports state the vessel may need to be lightered before it can be refloated.

 

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Obelix

Obelix

Photo: pnp.de
Photo: pnp.de

The 70 meter long self-propelled barge Obelix went aground on the Danube River at Ruckasing, Germany.  The crew on the Obelix had made a navigation error and had run onto a gravel bank.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Traffic on the Danube has not impacted as the vessel remains outside the fairway.

 

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Collision on Danube

Collision on Danube

 

Photo: wochenblatt.de
Photo: wochenblatt.de

The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Hamburg allided with the 74 meter long self-propelled barge Gramper on the Danube River at the Kachlet Lock near Passau, Germany.  The Hamburg struck into the Gramper’s stern causing damage to the Gramper’s rudder.   Reports state the damage to the rudder was around 25,000 euros.  One deckhand on the Gramper was injured when a mooring line snapped.  No reports of pollution being released.   Both vessels were towed to Passau where the water police have launched an investigation into the incident.  Reports state the Hamburg was moving slowly and in ballast which kept damage to a minimum.

 

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