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Aargau Aground

Aargau Aground

Photo: Feuerwehr Lorch

The self-propelled barge Aargau went aground on the Rhine River near Trechtingshausen, Germany.   The Aargau was proceeding up the Rhine from Ghent bound for Basel with 1600 tons of wheat.   The Aargau suffered damage with water ingress resulting in the second engine room flooding.   Initial reports state the cause of the accident was the vessel was overloaded for the current low water levels in this section of the Rhine.  Divers were brought in to help seal the leak.   Authorities have detained the Aargau until some of its cargo can be lightened to reduce the risk the vessel will strike bottom again.  No reports of injuries.

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Waibel 11 Aground

Waibel 11 Aground

The vessel Waibel 11 went aground on the Rhine River near Plittersdorf, Germany.   The Waibel’s rudder had failed and the vessel drifted onto a gravel bank.   The Waibel 11 was unable to free itself and a dredger has been requested to lighter the Waibel of 600 tons of its 2100 tons of gravel on board.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Eiltank 113 Leaks

Eiltank 113 Leaks

The 86 meter long tanker Eiltank 113 had sprung a leak while sailing down the Rhine River near St. Goar, Germany.  The two crewmen on board noticed that the tanker had water ingress in the bow section.   The crew requested assistance and local fire departments responded.  Bilge pumps and generators were brought to the vessel and were able to get the flooding under control.   The tanker’s cargo of ethylhexanol had not leaked.   Reports state a small amount of oil pollution was released from the propulsion system.   No one was injured.

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