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Karola

Karola

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The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Karola went aground on the Rhine River near Trechtingshausen, Germany.   The Karola had suffered steering failure when the rudder became stuck causing the vessel to veer off course.   The Karola suffered some damage to its forepeak with water ingress into the anchor chain hold.   Another vessel assisted in securing the Karola while the crew attempted to dewater the forepeak.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  A lighter barge arrived the next day to help with refloating the vessel.   The Karola was en route to Mannheim from Rotterdam with 1829 tons of steel plates.

 

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Stolt Basel

Stolt Basel

The 110 meter long self-propelled barge Stolt Basel went aground on the Rhine River near Koblenz.  The master of the vessel had made a navigation error and went out of the navigation channel.   Initial attempts to refloat the vessel failed until two tugs were able to refloat the Stolt Basel later the same day.  No reports of injuries to the five man crew, damage or pollution released.   The Stolt Basel was en route to Rotterdam from Ludwigshafen in ballast.

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Rhine Collision

Rhine Collision

The 125 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Nancy collided head-on with a container barge on the Rhine River near Emmerich, Germany.  Both vessels bows were damaged above the waterline.   Two crewmen were injured, but did not medical assistance.   No reports of pollution being released.   Reports state there was dense fog at the time which had reduced visibility to just 200 meters.  Both vessels had radar and navigation equipment on board.  The water police is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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