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Inn

Inn

Inn
Photo: br.de

On the morning of October 11, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Inn (MMSI: 211182240) allided on the Main River near Viereth-Trunstadt, Germany.  The Inn had berth at the Viereth lock on the Main River and began steps to transfer the car stored on deck.  Using the Inn‘s crane, the crew attempted to lift the car over to shore.  Unfortunately, the crew member turned the extended crane onto high-voltage power lines.  The crane snapped a cable causing 60 meters of it to fall into the water.  Nearby local communities lost electric power until  authorities could restore power again later the same day.  No one was injured from the incident. Reports stated that traffic on the Main River near the site was halted for several hours. The water police has issued a fine to the master of the Inn. The total extent of damage was not disclosed.

Atoll

Atoll

Atoll
Photo: antenne.de

On January 31, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Atoll (MMSI: 211173200)  ran aground on the Main River near Karlstadt, Germany. The Atoll was en route to Ghent from Duisburg when it veered out of the navigation channel and became wedged between the two banks of the river.  Multiple tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the vessel the following morning. The water police had halted traffic in the area during the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  There were no reports if there was any damage to the Atoll. News reports state strong river currents may have caused the incident.

Kerstin

Kerstin

Käthe Krieger
Photo: main-echo.de

On the morning of January 12, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Kerstin (MMSI: 244038327) lost control of steering on the Main River near Aschaffenburg, Germany. The Kerstin was proceeding downstream with a cargo of wheel when the vessel lost control of steering at the entrance to the Obernauer Lock. Fortunately, the Kerstin was able to avoid alliding with the moored passenger ship Amadeus Silver II (MMSI: 211682367), but the result the vessel was wedged at a 45 degree angle blocking the lock entrance.

Unable to free itself, the Kerstin requested assistance. The self-propelled barges Käthe Krieger (MMSI: 211476920) and Henneburg (MMSI: 211511390) helped pull the Kerstin free.  No reports of damage to the vessels or the lock. One person was slightly injured while freeing the Kerstin.