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Apollo

Apollo

Photo: sz-online.de
Photo: sz-online.de

On June 8, the 72 meter long self-propelled barge Apollo ran aground on the Elbe River near Kötitz, Germany.  The Apollo was en route to Czechia with 500 tons of fertilizer when it struck bottom and became stuck.  The vessel requested assistance as the vessel was in risk of breaking up as water level dropped.  River traffic was halted and several dams released water hoping the raise the level allow a tug to refloat the Apollo.  However, the water level only increased marginally aborting the refloating.  A lighter was requested instead.  No reports of injuries to the 3 crew on board. No damage or pollution reported.

Tong Hai

Tong Hai

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The 187 meter long, 47980 dwt bulk freighter Tong Hai went aground on the Elbe River at Hamburg, Germany.  The Tong Hai was being maneuvered from its berth by two tugs when it’s stern went aground along the opposite embankment.  The two tugs were able to refloat the Tong Hai and guide it back to a berth where it was detained.  Divers were requested to inspect the hull and rudder for damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Altona

Altona

Photo: harburg-aktuell.de

The 26 meter long passenger ferry Altona went aground on the Elbe River.   The Altona was headed to Neuenfelde from Blankenese with 30 passengers when the vessel became stuck in the mud at low tide.   Four passengers were safely taken ashore by the DLRG.  The remaining passengers remained on board for several hours until the rising tide returned.   The Altona proceeded to the nearby pier.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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