The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Sinn went aground on the Danube River near Regensburg, Germany. The Sinn became stuck along the shoreline after a navigation error and swung perpendicular by the river until the stern became stuck on the opposite bank. The Sinn blocked traffic on the Danube for a few hours until it was refloated. The self-propelled barge proceeded to Mühlhamer Loop where it dropped anchor. The Sinn was en route to Passau from Deggendorf with 613 tons of soy.
The 58 meter long self-propelled barge Praga allided with a bridge on the Danube River near Novi Sad, Serbia. Bridge traffic was halted until inspectors determined the bridge was safe. The Praga dropped anchor nearby awaiting inspection. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Praga was headed downstream towards Belgrade before the incident.
The 27 meter long tug Aries went aground on the Danube River near Luberegg, Austria. The Aries was pushing two tanker barges holding 750 tons of diesel fuel when the tug sprang a leak. The tug disconnected from the barges and headed towards a nearby sandbar to avoid sinking. The vessel suffered severe water ingress with the engine room completed flooded causing a total power outage. The local fire rescue were requested which brought out pumps and placed oil booms around the tug. Divers were sent to patch the leak while the pumps were able to dewater the vessel. No reports of injuries or damage. Pollution released was contained and was not released into the river.
