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Rhine Collision

Rhine Collision

The 110 meter long tanker-barge Palandiel collided with the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Eleonora on the Rhine River near Wiesbaden-Biebrich, Germany.   The two vessels were proceeding in dense fog when they struck head-on.   Both vessels suffered damage to each bow, but no water ingress.   Both vessels were proceeding in ballast only and there was no pollution released.   No injuries reported.   The water police has started an investigation into the incident.   Both vessels were equipped with radar so the cause of the collision has yet to be determined.

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Marcona

Marcona

The 185 meter long self-propelled barge Marcona with a convoy of barges allided with a bridge on the Rhine River at Bonn, Germany.  The Marcona became disabled when some flotsam became wedged in the port-side propeller causing the vessel to swing into a pillar of the bridge.  The wires between the barges snapped and the barges broke free.  The crew of the Marcona dropped anchor and the barges were taken along side.  The bridge suffered minor damage that does not require immediate repairs.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.   The Marcona was allowed to continue its voyage later.

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RP Rheinfelden

RP Rheinfelden

The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge RP Rheinfelden went aground on the Rhine River near Geisenheim, Germany.  The Rheinfelden was proceeding in dense fog when another vessel appeared.  The tanker-barge veered to avoid collision, but went aground.  The RP Rheinfelden was later released with the aid of a tug with minor damage.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  The Rheinfelden proceeded to Birsfelden, Switzerland with its cargo of 800 tons of gasoline.

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