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Diana Maria

Diana Maria

Diana Maria
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The 70 meter long self-propelled barge Diana Maria ran aground on the Danube near Ruckasing, Germany. The Diana Maria was headed to Straubing from Novi Sad with 1600 tons of soy when it passed on the wrong side of a navigation buoy and ran aground off the fairway.

Reports state the Diana Maria was refloated the next day with the water police and local authorities on scene. The barge proceeded to Deggendorf where the vessel was inspected for damage. Initial investigation revealed the master of the Diana Maria did not immediately report of the grounding and attempted to free itself causing gravel warping. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Anaconda I

Anaconda I

Anaconda I
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The 109 meter long self-propelled barge Anaconda I and barge Anaconda II ran aground on the Danube near Mühlham, Germany. The two unloaded barges had run aground on the left bank of the Danube blocking traffic on the river.  Reports state the two barges were later pulled free and berthed in Passau. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Mercur 308

Mercur 308

Mercur 308
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On November 22, the 34 meter long towboat Mercur 308 with its six barges loaded with 1000 tons of wheat allided with the Türr István Bridge on the Danube River near Baja, Hungry.  The Mercur 308 sank along with one barge while the other barges broke free. Local fire brigade responded and rescued all the crew. No reports of injuries.  Authorities stopped traffic on the Danube around the incident during salvage operations. The cause of the allision had not been reported.