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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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South Georgia Island Visit

South Georgia Island Visit

Photo: PIETER VAN DER LUIT

The 89 meter long, 700 dwt  passenger ship Plancius became disabled while off Grytviken, South Georgia Island.  The vessel with 70 passengers suffered partial engine failure near the port and dropped anchor near the island.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.   Another vessel was requested to pickup the passengers and take them to Montevideo.   After the passengers are transferred, the Plancius is to proceed under its own power to Montevideo for inspection.

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Swiss Ruby

Swiss Ruby

The 85 meter long passenger ship Swiss Ruby allided with the Augustus Bridge on the Elbe River at Dresden, Germany.  The vessel was passing under the bridge’s arches but the Ruby’s superstructure scraped against the bridge.  No reports of injuries to the crew or the 58 passengers on board.   The Swiss Ruby continued on to MeiBen.  Experts have surveyed the bridge, but no details to the extent of damage was reported.   Authorities have started an investigation into the incident.

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