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Anmiro Fire

Anmiro Fire

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The 85 meter long, 3680 dwt freighter Anmiro caught fire while berthed in Hamburg, Germany.   The fire started in the cargo of 1500 tons of cellulose.   The crew requested assistance from the local fire department who dispatched 80 men to the scene.  Reports state the fire was difficult with cranes unloading cargo that had not caught fire first.   Fire fighters were able to contain the blaze to the hold only after flooding the hold with water.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

More information at welt.de

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Tourboat Strikes Lock

Tourboat Strikes Lock

More Photos at Mopo.de

The tour boat/launch Ruth allided with the lock wall at Ellerholzbrucke Lock in Hamburg, Germany.    The Ruth was proceeding into the lock when the motor’s throttle stuck sending the vessel full speed into the lock.   Twelve people were injured as they were thrown from their seats with most receiving bruises and abrasions.   Local EMS responded and the injured passengers were sent to hospital as a precaution.  A local fire boat arrived on scene and took the Ruth under tow to a nearby dock.   No reports of pollution being released.   The water police are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Tugs Collide

Tugs Collide

The 26 meter long, 108 dwt tug Bugsier 14 collided with a 65 meter barge being pushed by the 242 meter long towboat Schubexpress 10 on the Elbe River near Neumühlen, Germany.  The barge had a gash along its hull while the stern of the Bugiser 14 suffered some damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  The authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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