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RheinPoesie

RheinPoesie

RheinPoesie
Photo: nrz.de

On the morning of November 25, the 53 meter long passenger ship RheinPoesie (MMSI:221507850) caught fire on the Rhine near Düsseldorf, Germany. The RheinPoesie was proceeding on the Rhine when a mixture of steam and smoke was spotted coming out of the engine room. The vessel proceeded to a nearby jetty where it was met by the local fire brigade. Fire fighters were quickly able to extinguish the fire using a small device.  The entire operation was completed within two hours. No reports of injuries.

RheinPoesie
Photo: tonight.de

One report stated there was sound of an explosion prior to the fire. Damage to the engine room was not disclosed nor the direct cause of the fire. No reports if the water police will conduct an investigation into the incident.

 

Regina W II

Regina W II

Regina W II
Photo: wz.de

On September 13, the 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Regina W II ran aground on the Rhine near Düsseldorf, Germany. The Regina W II was en route to Gelsenberg with 2000 tons of diesel fuel when it went aground. Authorities were alerted with a fire boat from Düsseldorf along with several other vessels responding. Initial attempts to refloat the tanker-barge failed and a lighter vessel was requested. Some 600 tons of fuel was lightered off the Regina W II before it could be refloated a few hours later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Regina W II
Photo: wz.de

Reports state the Regina W II was escorted to Neuss to be inspected. The vessel then proceeded on its voyage to Gelsenberg. The cause of the grounding was not reported.

Port De Mar

Port De Mar

Port De Mar
Photo: rp-online.de

The 105 meter self-propelled barge Port De Mar ran aground on the Rhine just below Rheinkniebrücke near Düsseldorf, Germany. The Port De Mar, loaded with a cargo of coal, had struck bottom at the bow sustaining damage to the hull. The barge suffered water ingress, but the flooding was kept under control by the vessel’s pumps. Traffic was halted for a few hours until the Port De Mar could be refloated. Reports state the vessel berthed in Düsseldorf before proceeding to Neuss. No reports of injuries or pollution released.