The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Jeandine became disabled on the Rhine near Assmannshausen, Germany. The Jeandine broke its clutch and gearbox when a floating log became wedged in the propeller. No reports of injuries. The Jeandine dropped anchor until it could be towed to Bingen. There the tanker will lighter its cargo of 2000 tons of jet fuel before going into a shipyard for repairs. No reports of pollution being released.
The 23 meter long passenger ferry Felix was struck by a barge on the Rhine near St. Goarshausen, Germany. The barge was proceeding downstream when it slammed into the Felix while moored at its berth. Damage was minor and no one was injured. The master of the barge had made a navigational error resulting in the allision. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.
The 111 meter long passenger ship Regina Rheni caught fire during the night on the Rhine river near Dusseldorf, Germany. The fire started in the kitchen and quickly filling the vessel with dense smoke. The crew closed the hatches to contain the blaze while moving passengers to the outer deck. The fire damaged the electrical leaving everyone in the dark. The Regina Rheni’s 102 passengers and 32 crew were safely evacuated by the assistance of rescue boats from Dusseldorf. Local firefighters boarded the vessel and the blaze was extinguished a few hours later. Ten passengers were injured and were treated for smoke inhalation. The Regina Rheni was en route to Arnhem on a schedule cruise. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.
