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Christiane Deymann II

Christiane Deymann II

Christiane Deymann II
Photo: ka-news.de

On the afternoon of August 1, the 183 meter long self-propelled barge Christiane Deymann I (MMSI: 211811200) and barge Christiane Deymann II ran aground on the Rhine River near Karlsruhe, Germany. The Christiane Deymann I & II had departed from Karlsruhe bound for Dordrecht when it suffered rudder failure after a technical fault. Without steering and being pulled by the strong river current, the lines connecting to Christiane Deymann II broke away allowing the barge to drift away from the tow.  The Christiane Deymann II drifted until it run aground on a nearby groyne.

Reports state the Christiane Deymann I was rescued by another passing vessel and towed to Wörth.  The Christiane Deymann II remained firmly stuck for several days until late August 3 when it was finally pulled free due to rising water level.  Authorities state that damage from the incident could exceed 100.000 €.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Bellvista

Bellvista

photo: swr.de

The 105 meter long passenger ship Bellriva ran aground on the Rhine River near Karlsruhe, Germany.  The Bellriva suffered damage to its hull resulting in water ingress.   The vessel’s pumps kept the ship afloat long enough for the Bellriva to reach safety at Karlsruhe.   The 114 passengers on board were transferred to the passenger ship Karlsruhe which by chance was in port at the time.   The local fire brigade was contacted who help keep the Bellriva afloat with dewatering pumps.   The owners have reserved dock space to allow divers to patch the leak.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

The water police has started an investigation into the incident.   Reports state the master of the vessel lacked certificates allowing the vessel to be operating on the route.

 

 

 

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Police Vessel Sunk

Police Vessel Sunk

The Karlsruhe police boat No. 5 collided with the 110 meter long, 1808 dwt barge Chemgas 22 in low visibility on the Rhine River near Rheinstrandbad, Germany.  The police boat hull was severely damaged and suffered water ingress.   The crewmen on board the police boat were rescued by the 33 meter long tug Hekla which was pushing the barge.  The disabled and sinking police boat was towed astern of the tug to shallow water where it paritially sank.  None of the three crew were injured and no reported injuries on the tug or barge.  Pollution was reported as some diesel fuel was released from the police boat.  A crane was brought to the scene to salvage the vessel.  No reports if the water police issued a fine for the incident.

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