The 40 meter long passenger ship Stadt Kappeln became disabled on the Schlei Inlet. The Stadt Kappeln had suffered engine failure and went adrift. The vessel requested assistance and the DGzRS dispatched two rescue boats from Maasholm. The DGzRS took the Stadt Kappeln under tow and proceeded to Kappeln. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On April 9, the 135 meter long passenger ship Amaverde collided with another river passenger ship on the Main River near Eltmann, Germany. The Amaverde was on a cruise from Nurnberg to Budapest with 160 passengers. While en route to Bamberg, the Amaverde struck head-on with the other passenger ship while passing under the Eltmanner Road Bridge. Both vessels sustained damage in the bow estimated to be over 10,000 Euros. No pollution released.
The Amaverde proceeded a short distance and evacuated all 160 passengers on board. Passengers were later picked up by coaches. No reports of injuries. Authorities later fined the master of the Amaverde for illegally unloading passengers. Reports state the damage was limited and the Amaverde proceeded on to Bamberg. Passengers had embarked and the vessel continued on its planned voyage to Erlangen.
On March 29, the 95 meter long, 3175 cargo vessel Jan Caribe collided with a small passenger vessel Captain D on the Escondido River near El Rama, Nicaragua. The Jan Caribe was headed to El Rama from El Bluff when it approached the Captain D. The Captain D had departed from El Rama bound for the Bluefields with 29 passengers and 11 crew. As the two vessel approached, the Captain D passed in front of the Jan Caribe right before the vessels collided.
The Captain D sustained severe damage and uncontrolled water ingress. Both vessels proceeded to the nearby river bank and began evacuating all 40 passengers and crew. Some on board the Captain D had to jump into the river and swim ashore. Reports state everyone was able to safely abandon ship and make it ashore safely. Authorities were alerted and dispatched two rescue vessels to the scene to assist in rescue efforts. No reports of injuries.
The Captain D later sank a few hours later. No reports of damage or injuries on the Jan Caribe. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
