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Rheinenergie

Rheinenergie

Rheinenergie
Photo: ksta.de

On August 31, the 90 meter long passenger vessel Rheinenergie ran aground on the Rhine near Cologne, Germany. The vessel was maneuvering when it touched bottom.  Several passengers on board were thrown off their feet or landed awkwardly on the deck. Six were taken to hospital for injuries. Reports state the low water levels on the Rhine were the cause of the grounding.  Authorities inspected the vessel the following day and went back into service.  No reports of damage or pollution released.

Elan

Elan

Elan
Photo: ln-online.de

On August 21, the 80 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Elan ran aground on the Elbe near Hamburg, Germany. The Elan was proceeding on the Elbe with 1200 tons of heating oil and heavy fuel when it grounded near a dike off Hamburg.  Authorities were alerted and dispatched vessels to the scene to monitor the situation.  An hour later with the rising tide, the Elan was able to refloat itself.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Douce France

Douce France

Douce France
Photo: rundschau-online.de

On August 20, the 110 meter long river passenger vessel Douce France ran aground on the Rhine off Cologne, Germany.  The Douce France was on a voyage from Koblenz to Amsterdam with 97 passengers and 28 crew when it approached Cologne.  As the cruise ship was attempting to berth, it grounded at the bow.  Unable to free itself, the crew requested assistance with the self-propelled barge Millennium responding.  Authorities blocked traffic on the Rhine while the Millennium pulled the Douce France free. 

  

No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state the cause of the grounding was due to the low water levels.