The 129 meter long dredger Alexander V Humboldt allided with a quay along the Elbe near the Köhlbrand, Germany. The dredge was heading downstream when it suffered engine failure. The Alexander V Humboldt drifted until it struck the quay. Both the vessel’s bow and the quay sustained damage. The dredge was later escorted to Kronprinzen. Reports state the water police has launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
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.
