The 90 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Fidelitas ran aground on the Rhine River near Wesseling, Germany. The tanker was proceeding with 4800 tons of fuel oil when it became entangled on a anchor line of a dredger just before it ran aground. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the Fidelitas is awaiting for another vessel to pull the tanker free.
The 105 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Trienke ran aground on the Rhine River near Lorchhausen, Germany. The Trienke was en route to Biersfelden from Amsterdam with 2428 tons of diesel fuel when it suffered engine failure and became disabled. The tanker drifted outside the fairway onto a sandbar. Two lighters were requested to pump some of the cargo off the tanker before any salvage attempt is made. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 110 meter long self-propelled barge La Mattanza collided with the 36 meter long towboat Orava on the Rhine River near Orsoy, Germany. The Orava was departing from Orsoy with a barge loaded with cargo of coal when it struck the nearby La Mattanza. Both vessels suffered some hull damage and water ingress. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities state the two vessels were allowed to continue as the on-board pumps had the water ingress under control.
