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Golden Dragon

Golden Dragon

The 27 meter long passenger vessel Golden Dragon became disabled while on the Min River near Mawei, China.   The vessel suffered water ingress when several valves failed and began to sink.  The crew sent out a distress call saying the vessel with 148 passengers was in danger and required assistance.  The Maritime Search and Rescue Center of Fujian Province dispatched rescue vessels to the scene.   The rescue craft safely transferred all the passengers to three rescue craft.   The passengers were later taken to Qingzhou.  Rescuers also assisted the crew to close the faulty valves avoiding the sinking of the Golden Dragon.   The crew remained on board and began de-watering the vessel.  The vessel was taken under tow to a berth where it was to undergo repairs.   Authorities have started an investigation into the incident.

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Charlottenhof

Charlottenhof


The 46 meter long passenger ship Charlottenhof collided with passenger ship Havelperle on the Havel River near Caputh, Germany.  The Charlottenhof with 15 passengers on board struck into side of the Havelperle who was maneuvering to berth at the pier.  Passengers were able to avoid injuries by rushing to the other side of the vessels before the collision.  The Havelperle suffered significant damage to its upper decks estimated around 20000 €.   The water police is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Bellvista

Bellvista

photo: swr.de

The 105 meter long passenger ship Bellriva ran aground on the Rhine River near Karlsruhe, Germany.  The Bellriva suffered damage to its hull resulting in water ingress.   The vessel’s pumps kept the ship afloat long enough for the Bellriva to reach safety at Karlsruhe.   The 114 passengers on board were transferred to the passenger ship Karlsruhe which by chance was in port at the time.   The local fire brigade was contacted who help keep the Bellriva afloat with dewatering pumps.   The owners have reserved dock space to allow divers to patch the leak.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

The water police has started an investigation into the incident.   Reports state the master of the vessel lacked certificates allowing the vessel to be operating on the route.

 

 

 

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