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Lady Diletta

Lady Diletta

Lady Diletta
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On July 22, the 135 meter long passenger ship Lady Diletta allided with a bridge on the Mosel River near Longuich, Germany. Launched in June 2020, the Lady Diletta was proceeding on a cruise with 180 passengers.  During the early morning hours, the cruise ship attempted to pass under the bridge, but the upper deck struck the bridge. The vessel’s sundeck and railing were damaged, but none of the 180 passengers and crew were injured. Some signage on the bridge was also damaged, but the bridge itself didn’t sustain any damage. Reports state the incident was due to a course mistake allowing the vessel to veered to far from the fairway.

Bangga

Bangga

The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Bangga went aground on the Mosel River near Cochem, Germany.  The Bangga had steered too close to shore allowing another vessel to pass by becoming stuck on a gravel bar.   Afterwards, The Bangga was turned until it was stuck perpendicular to the river blocking traffic.  The vessel had was lightered and refloated by the next day.   The Bangga was taken under tow to a nearby dock at Treis-carding.   No reports of injuries to the four crew on board, damage or pollution released.  The Bangga was enroute with a cargo of 1,000 tons of rape seed.

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