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Wilhelmina

Wilhelmina

Wilhelmina
Photo: stuttgarter-zeitung.de

On the afternoon of January 4, the 40 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Wilhelmina (MMSI: 211757680) sprung a leak while berthed on the Neckar River at Stuggart, Germany. The passenger ship suffered uncontrolled water ingress causing the Wilhelmina to develop a list.  The local fire brigade was called out and started to secure the vessel. Additional mooring lines were used to secure the vessel while dewatering pumps were deployed. An inspection of the vessel found the water ingress was due to an open seawater valve. After the valve was closed and the dewatering completed, the Wilhelmina was reported as secured. There were no injuries and no pollution released.

Wilhelmina
Photo: stuttgarter-zeitung.de

 

Elisabeth Jeagers

Elisabeth Jeagers

Elisabeth Jaegers
Photo: morgenweb.de

The 110 meter long self-propelled barge Elisabeth Jeagers allided with a bridge on the Neckar River near Mannheim, Germany. The Elisabeth Jeagers with 1000 tonnes of cargo was headed to Ladenburg when the barge was passing under the Lauffener Bridge. The master of the vessel failed to lower the wheelhouse enough and struck the bridge.  The wheelhouse was torn free and sank in the river.  No one was injured and no pollution was released. Authorities halted traffic while authorities inspected the bridge. Divers were requested and salvaged the wheelhouse later the same day.

Valet & Ott

Valet & Ott

Photo: Shipspotting.com

The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Valet & Ott allided with the Neckar Bridge at Hirschhorn, Germany.  The Valet & Ott was en route to Strasbourg from Eberbach with 440 tons of scrap when it struck some scaffolding while passing under the bridge.   The barge’s wheelhouse was torn off disabling the vessel.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   The barge was moored at the Hirschhorn Lock  while the water police conducted an investigation.   Traffic was stopped on the Neckar River while debris from the wheelhouse could be located.   Reports state the damage was estimated around 100000 €.   The Valet & Ott was taken under tow by a tug bound for Mannheim.

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