The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Sinn ran aground on the Danube near Hofstetten, Germany. The Sinn had struck a gravel barge damaging the propeller. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Traffic was barred by the water police as the vessel was stranded alongside the shoreline.
On July 24, the 190 meter long self-propelled barge Straubing became disabled on the Danube near Mühlham, Germany. The Straubing, loaded with rape, was passing a dredger when it’s propeller became entangled in the steel cable from the dredger. Divers were requested to remove the cable. The Straubing was taken to Deggendorf for further repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 23 meter long, 180 tonne towboat Gisela and a barge allided on the Danube near Regensburg, Germany. The Gisela was pushing a barge loaded with gravel when it struck a pillar of a stone bridge causing a 15 centimeter crack along the hull plating. The vessel suffered water ingress and the vessel requested assistance. The water police and fire brigade arrived on scene. A boom was placed around the vessels to contain any pollution while additional pumps to keep the flooding under control. Divers were requested and reports state a patch was to seal the leak before the Gisela could proceed. No reports of injuries and traffic on the Danube was not restricted. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.