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Karin

Karin

The  85 meter long self-propelled barge Karin went aground on the Main River near Bettingen, Germany.   The vessel swung around after striking a submerged wall and came to rest perpendicular to the river blocking river traffic.  The vessel requested assistance and a local tug responded.   After two failed attempts to refloat the Karin,  two work tugs were requested from Würzburg to refloat the Karin.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.   The Karin was en route to Aschaffenburg from Hungaria with a cargo of 1000 tons of steel.

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Denera

Denera

The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Denera became disabled on the Main River at the locks in Gustavsburg, Germany.  The vessel’s propeller became fouled after striking an obstruction causing the vessel to veer into the lock gate.   The gate and the vessel suffered damage in the allision.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.   Reports state the damage was around 1000€.

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Odeon Aground

Odeon Aground

The 110 meter long self-propelled barge Odeon went aground on the Main River near Thüngersheim, Germany.  The vessel’s rudder had broken down while another vessel was passing causing the Odeon to run aground.  Another vessel was able to attach a towline and take the Odeon to the Erlabrunn Lock for repairs.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  A report states that the damage to the vessel is roughly € 5000.

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