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Tauber Aground

Tauber Aground

The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Tauber loaded with a cargo of sand went aground on the Rhine River near Niederkassel-Lülsdorf, Germany.  The Tuaber suffered damage to its hull and had water ingress.  The master of the barge was able to keep the vessel afloat until he could dock at the Evonik Works.  Local firefighters arrived on the scene and assisted in pumping water from the Tauber while repairs could be made.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  More info at general-anzeiger-bonn.de

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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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