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Willi Abicht

Willi Abicht

Willi Abicht

On the afternoon of July 14, the 18 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Willi Abicht (MMSI: 211184720) allided on the Elbe River with the 400 meter long, 197087 dwt container ship Cosco Shipping Capricorn (IMO: 9783514)  in the port of Hamburg, Germany.  The Willi Abicht was proceeding through the container terminal when it suffered rudder failure and drifted into the moored container ship.

Cosco Shipping Capricorn

The water police stated the Willi Abicht had sustained some damage, but was in no danger of sinking and no pollution was released. Two passengers were slightly injured during the incident. The Cosco Shipping Capricorn only sustained minor paint scrapes from the incident.  The passenger ship was taken under tow to a nearby shipyard for repairs.

Helga

Helga

Helga
Photo: dieharke.de

On the afternoon of July 8, the 85 meter long self-propelled barge Helga (MMSI: 211670730) allided on the Weser River near Dörverden, Germany. The master of the Helga had lost control of the vessel which struck  a dolphin along the riverbank. The Helga sustained significant damage to the starboard foreship that has been estimated to be in the five-figure range. An investigation by the water policy found the master of the Helga was suffering from health problems which may have contributed to the incident. Authorities stated that alcohol was not a factor.  The water police have detained the Helga from proceeding and the vessel was taken to a nearby mooring. No reports of pollution released.

Helga

Rembrandt van Rijn

Rembrandt van Rijn

Rembrandt van Rijn
Photo: web.de

On the evening of July 2, the 110 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Rembrandt van Rijn (MMSI: 244630436) allided on the Moselle River at Treis-Karden, Germany.  The Rembrandt van Rijn was proceeding upstream when it struck the bridge in Treis-Karden. The Rembrandt van Rijn sustained significant damage to its wheelhouse with 2 crew members injured during the incident and later taken to hospital for treatment.  There were no reports of injuries to the 110 passengers on board. All passengers were disembarked nearby to take alternative transportation.

The water police have launched an investigation into the incident. Initial reports state the passenger ship had taken the wrong passage under the bridge and struck one of the bridge’s arches. An inspection of the bridge found it had no major damage. The Rembrandt van Rijn was expected to complete temporary repairs so that it can be taken to a shipyard in Cologne for an overhaul.  Reports state that damage to the vessel was in the five-figure range.