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Tokaj 1

Tokaj 1

Tokaj 1
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On the morning of October 25,  the  77 meter long self-propelled barge Tokaj 1 ran aground on the Moselle River near Koblenz, Germany. The Tokaj 1 departed from Frankfurt with a cargo of 980 tons of talc when it attempted to maneuver and struck the river bank with its bow. The bow hull sustained a 20 cm hole allowing uncontrolled water ingress.

The Tokaj 1 was able to proceed to a nearby pier where it moored. The Koblenz Fire brigade was alerted and proceeded to the scene. Fire fighters brought pumps to dewater the vessel. Divers could not make repairs due to the strong current.

Authorities have stated another vessel will be used to lighter the cargo off the Tokaj 1 then repairs can be made to the bow. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Stolt Basel

Stolt Basel

The 110 meter long self-propelled barge Stolt Basel went aground on the Rhine River near Koblenz.  The master of the vessel had made a navigation error and went out of the navigation channel.   Initial attempts to refloat the vessel failed until two tugs were able to refloat the Stolt Basel later the same day.  No reports of injuries to the five man crew, damage or pollution released.   The Stolt Basel was en route to Rotterdam from Ludwigshafen in ballast.

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