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.
On April 16, the 17 meter long towboat Schubex 25 with a series of barges allided with a bridge on the Elbe at Hamburg, Germany. The Schubex 25 had lowered its wheelhouse, but it struck the bridge as the towboat passed under it. The master of the Schubex 25 sustained slight injuries and was taken to hospital. The bridge was undamaged. The Schubex 25 and the barges were pulled to Peute Port.
The 295 meter long container ship Choapa Trader went aground on the Elbe near Altona, Germany. The Choapa Trader was proceeding from Bremerhaven when it touched bottom while doing a maneuver. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.