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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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Ilaria

Ilaria

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Ilaria allided with the lock gate on the Main River near Ginsheim-Gustavsburg, Germany.   The Ilaria suffered an engine failure while in the Kostheim one lock and was unable to stop before striking the gate.   The amount of damage was not reported, but the water police allowed the Ilaria to proceed later that day.   The water police is still conducting an investigation into the incident.  The Ilaria was en route to Nuremberg with a cargo of steel rolls.

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Frankenland

Frankenland

The 110 meter long tanker-barge Frankenland allided with a train bridge on the Main River near Hanau, Germany.   The vessel was heading downstream when it had not  lowered the wheelhouse enough to clear the bridge.  Reports state the water level was an additional 2.5 meters above normal reducing the clearance further.   The Frankenland became stuck with the wheelhouse crushed.  Traffic on the bridge was stopped for several hours so it could be inspected, but no significant damage was found.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.     The water police has stated this incident was due to human error.

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