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Nawa 9

Nawa 9

Nawa 9
Photo: shz.de

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Nawa 9 broke-in-two and sank on the Elbe at Hamburg, Germany. The Nawa 9 was loading a cargo of iron silicate near the Norder Elbe Bridge when the vessel suffered structural failure in the cargo hold.

The hull cracked and quickly flooded forcing the three crew to jump overboard.  The Nawa 9 partially sank with only part of the bow and wheelhouse above water. No reports of injuries.

The local fire brigade was alerted. The brigade placed booms around the wreck to contain any pollution released. Reports state the water police halted traffic around the wreck.

Taifun

Taifun

 

Taifun
Photo: mopo.de

On October 20, the 80 meter long self-propelled barge Taifun allided with a bridge over the Elbe River near Hamburg, Germany. The Taifun was passing under the bridge when the wheelhouse struck the bridge span.  The Taifun’s wheelhouse was destroyed and one crewman suffered slight injuries.  The crewman was later taken to hospital. The bridge sustained a dent, but no structural damage was found during an inspection. Reports state the allision was due to the extremely high water which was one meter higher than normal.

Marlene 2 aground on the Elbe

Marlene 2 aground on the Elbe

Marlene 2 Elbe Shipwreck Tanker
Photo: shz.de

The 85 meter long self-propelled tanker barge ran aground on the Elbe River near Hollerwettern, Germany.  The Marlene 2 was en route to Hamburg from Lauenburg when it was driven onto the shore near a popular beach area.   The water police responded to the scene and found the master of the vessel intoxicated.  Two tugs arrived later the same day and refloated the Marlene 2 on the following high tide.  No reports of damage or pollution released.  The Marlene 2 was towed to Glückstadt for further inspection.