The tanker Vidi loaded with 1250 tons of lubricating oil went aground on the Rhine River near Altrip, Germany. The Vidi was headed for Antwerp when it got stuck in the shipping channel blocking traffic including the ferry service to Mannheim. On the second attempt, the Vidi was refloated by the aids of tugs. The tanker proceeded to Mannheim to be inspected for damage. No reports of injuries and no pollution was released.
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
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.
