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Carmen

Carmen

Carmen
Photo: mittelbayerische.de

On the afternoon of September 28, the 110 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Carmen (MMSI: 244070771) released pollution on the Danube at the Regensburg lock, Germany. The Carmen was proceeding to Cologne from Passau when it released oil pollution into the water. Authorities placed booms around the vessel while the crew determine the source of the pollution. The crew would eventually find the source from a fault.  The water police detained the vessel until repairs could be made.  Authorities stated the amount of oil pollution released into the water was only 2 to 3 liters of oil.  Reports state the oil pollution had been initially detected when the Carmen had locked through the Geisling lock, but the crew was unable to determine the source. No reports of injuries or damage to the vessel.

Fairplay

Fairplay

 

Fairplay
Photo: tvaktuell.com

On the morning of June 11, the 105 meter long self-propelled barge Fairplay (MMSI: 211234090) ran aground on the Danube River near Regensburg, Germany. The Fairplay was headed to Linz from Nürnberg with a cargo of iron ore when it ran aground during a turning maneuver trying to enter the port at Regensburg.  The Fairplay was stuck lying at an angle partially blocking navigation traffic.

Attempts to refloat the Fairplay the following day failed. A pusher tug had arrived on site and was unable to free the barge.  After several failed salvage attempts with the pusher over the following days,  a dredger was dispatched from Rotterdam to lighter part of the cargo of iron ore. Authorities have stated the water level should rise, but may not be enough to aid in refloating the Fairplay. The water police have stated the stranded barge is secured and there is enough room to allow vessel traffic to resume.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Gisela

Gisela

Gisela
Photo: mittelbayerische.de

The 23 meter long, 180 tonne towboat Gisela and a barge allided on the Danube near Regensburg, Germany. The Gisela was pushing a barge loaded with gravel when it struck a pillar of a stone bridge causing a 15 centimeter crack along the hull plating. The vessel suffered water ingress and the vessel requested assistance. The water police and fire brigade arrived on scene.  A boom was placed around the vessels to contain any pollution while additional pumps to keep the flooding under control. Divers were requested and reports state a patch was to seal the leak before the Gisela could proceed. No reports of injuries and traffic on the Danube was not restricted. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.