The 368 meter long, 122,625 dwt container ship YM Wish ran aground on the Elbe off Glückstadt, Germany. The YM Wish had suffered engine failure allowing the vessel to drift aground before the anchors could be dropped. Multiple tugs were requested and were able to refloat the boxship later the same day. The tugs towed the YM Wish to Brunsbüttel for inspections. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On July 18, the 85 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Bliek ran aground on the Elbe River near Tesperhude, Germany. The Bliek was en route to Hildesheim when it suffered engine failure after a technical malfunction. The current pulled the Bliek towards the shoreline until the Bliek struck the submerged remains of an old quay wall. The Bliek requested assistance with it’s sister ship, Asterode, arriving several hours later. The Asterode pulled the Bliek free and towed the damaged tanker to Scharnebeck. No reports of injuries. Divers inspected the Bliek and found damage to the forepeak which had suffered some water ingress. Authorities allowed the Bliek continue on its voyage.
The 15 meter long launch Lütte Deern allided with the 42 meter long passenger ship Schaarhörn on the Elbe off Steinwerder, Germany. The Lütte Deern had suffered a technical fault while on a scenic tour and struck the moored passenger vessel. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The passengers on board the Lütte Deern were transferred to another launch to continue on their voyage.