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Marienberg

Marienberg

Marienberg
photo: br.de

The 110 meter long self-propelled barge Marienberg went aground on the Main River near Dorfprozelten, Germany.   The Marienberg had departed Dorfprozelten with a cargo of grain when it got caught in strong currents and was swung perpendicular to river before grounding at the bow and stern.   Two tugs along were unable to pull the Marienberg free.  An excavator was requested the next day and removed mud from around the bow allowing the tugs to refloat the Marienberg.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The water police report the water level was higher than normal at the time of the grounding.

 

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Piz Cambrena

Piz Cambrena

Piz Cambrena

The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Piz Cambrena went aground on the Main River after a navigation mistake.  The master of the Piz Cambrena had steered towards the shore to allow another vessel to pass by when it struck bottom.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Piz Cambrena was refloated later the same day after the water level was raised by closing a nearby lock.   The Piz Cambrena continued on its voyage from Raunheim Aus to Birsfelden with its cargo of diesel fuel.

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Kilian and Getan

Kilian and Getan

GETAN

The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Kilian and 80 meter long self-propelled Getan became disabled on the Main River near Heidingsfeld, Germany.  The Getan reached the Randersacker lock and was waiting to allow another vessel to pass upstream when it got caught in the strong currents.   The Getan swung perpendicular to the river before alliding with dam.   The Getan became lodged between the dam and the dock.  The Kilian was nearby and attempted to pull the Getan free.  When the Kilian pulled alongside the Getan, its engine failed and the Kilian became stuck in the drainage area of the lock.   The two vessels remained trapped until a workboat was able to take both vessels under tow.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.   The Kilian was able to make repairs and continued on its voyage.  The Getan had suffered damage to its steering gear and was not able to proceed.

KILIAN

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