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Capsizing in Dongjiang

Capsizing in Dongjiang

Passenger ship capsizes on Lake Dongjiang; 2 killed
Photo: nfnews.com

On the afternoon of July 5, an 40-seat passenger excursion vessel capsized at Dongjiang Lake near the city of Zixing, China. Reports state a strong sudden gust of wind reaching 30 meters per second struck the passenger ship causing the vessel to capsize and sending 29 people into the water.  Twenty-seven would be later rescued, but 2 people would perish during the incident.  A search and rescue would recover the bodies by the following day.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Initial reports state the vessel was not overloaded and there were no prior issues with the vessel. The name of the vessel was not disclosed.

Elegant Lady

Elegant Lady

Elegant Lady
Photo: schuttevaer.nl

On the afternoon of July 2, the 110 meter long passenger ship Elegant Lady (MMSI: 207072229) allided on the Moselle River at Sankt Aldegund, Germany. The Elegant Lady was proceeding downstream when it entered the lock and struck the lock gate. The lock gate sustained significant damage resulting in the gate being inoperable. The lock would be required to be closed. The Elegant Lady sustained only minor damage and was able to proceed under its owner power to a mooring just outside the Sankt Aldegund lock.  Three people on board the passenger ship were injured during the incident. No reports of pollution released.

Reports stated that over 50 vessels queued near Sankt Aldegund waiting for passage through the closed locks. On July 4, authorities reported that vessels travelling downstream will be allowed to pass through the locks. The gate will be inspected after each vessel passes through the lock slowing traffic to 1 vessel per hour. Upstream vessel traffic was slated to return in a few days. Authorities stated a new gate had been plan before the incident and is slated to be installed in late September.

 

Arminius

Arminius

Arminius
Photo: t-online.de

On the evening of June 20, the 33 meter long passenger ship Arminius (MMSI: 211518460) collided with a cargo vessel (name not disclosed) on the Mittelland Canal in Hanover, Germany. Reports state one of the vessels was attempting to overtake the other when they collided. The Arminius proceed to a nearby quay where passengers where disembarked and met by the local fire brigade.  The Arminius had 170 passengers on board at the time of the incident with 6 suffering slight injuries requiring medical care, but did not need hospital care. The cargo vessel proceeded on to the Anderter lock where it moored.

Arminius
Photo: haz.de

Both vessels were damaged from the incident, but no details of exact extent of damage was disclosed on either vessel.  The local fire brigade reported there were no pollution released from the incident. The water police stated the Mittelland Canal was closed for several hours.  The police have launched an investigation on negligent bodily harm caused by the incident.