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Collision on the Rhine

Collision on the Rhine

The 136  passengers on board the 110 meter long passenger vessel River Concerto were rudely awaken to a crash in the night.   The River Concerto had  been struck by the tanker Margaux causing considerable damage above the waterline.  The River Concerto safely evacuated the passengers at Emmerich, Germany including five passengers and two crew members who were injured in the collision.   The Margaux suffered some damage from the collision, but there was no leak of the 950 tons of diesel fuel aboard.    The River Concerto had left from Basel and was bound for Rotterdam before the collision.   Local Officials are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Asleep on the Rhine

Asleep on the Rhine

The self-propelled barges 1949 dwt Alsace and 1250 dwt Hollande went aground on the Rhine nearKarlsruhe, Germany.   Loaded with 109 containers, the two vessels  ran over two groynes before going hard aground.  The cause of the accident was that the master of the vessel had fallen asleep at the wheel.   Part of the cargo was damaged estimated at 100.000 (100,000) €.   Salvage attempts have started.

Chilandia Aground

Chilandia Aground

The 135 meter long, 3797 ts, barge Chilandia went aground on the Rhine River near Dettenheim,Germany.  The location was near the position where the Onderneming IV had gone aground a few days before (see post).  The vessel was freed after hundreds of tons of its cargo of cellulose bales were lightened.   Damage is reported to be around 30.000 (30,000) €.   Reports state the master ignored an order by the water and shipping administration.   The authority had conducted soundings at the grounding site and is now considering restrictions on shipping.