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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.

Nautila

Nautila

Nautila
Photo: br.de

On the afternoon of December 10, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Nautila (MMSI: 211179370) ran aground on the Main River near Karlstadt, Germany. The Nautila wad departing from port with 2000 tons of cement clinker and was proceeding into the river shipping channel when it touched bottom. The barge then swung perpendicular to the river as it was being pulled by the current. The vessel drifted until it became stuck aground. The Nautila sustained some damage to its rudder, but no reports of injuries or pollution released.

Nautila
Photo: n-tv.de

The Nautila remained stuck on the river and need assistance to be freed. Both a tug and icebreaker were able to finally move the Nautila the following day on their fifth attempt. Reports state traffic remains halted until the area can be checked for obstructions.