The 254 meter long bulk freighter Magsenger 19 became disabled while entering the port of Hamburg, Germany. The capsesize freighter had arrived from Saldanha when it suffered a power blackout after an engine failure and went adrift. The pilot on board requested assistance and five tugs responded. The tugs were able to secure the Magsenger 19 to its berth. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.
The 187 meter long, 47980 dwt bulk freighter Tong Hai went aground on the Elbe River at Hamburg, Germany. The Tong Hai was being maneuvered from its berth by two tugs when it’s stern went aground along the opposite embankment. The two tugs were able to refloat the Tong Hai and guide it back to a berth where it was detained. Divers were requested to inspect the hull and rudder for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Hamburg allided with the 74 meter long self-propelled barge Gramper on the Danube River at the Kachlet Lock near Passau, Germany. The Hamburg struck into the Gramper’s stern causing damage to the Gramper’s rudder. Reports state the damage to the rudder was around 25,000 euros. One deckhand on the Gramper was injured when a mooring line snapped. No reports of pollution being released. Both vessels were towed to Passau where the water police have launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state the Hamburg was moving slowly and in ballast which kept damage to a minimum.
