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Tokaj 1

Tokaj 1

Tokaj 1
Photo: swr.de

On the morning of October 25,  the  77 meter long self-propelled barge Tokaj 1 ran aground on the Moselle River near Koblenz, Germany. The Tokaj 1 departed from Frankfurt with a cargo of 980 tons of talc when it attempted to maneuver and struck the river bank with its bow. The bow hull sustained a 20 cm hole allowing uncontrolled water ingress.

The Tokaj 1 was able to proceed to a nearby pier where it moored. The Koblenz Fire brigade was alerted and proceeded to the scene. Fire fighters brought pumps to dewater the vessel. Divers could not make repairs due to the strong current.

Authorities have stated another vessel will be used to lighter the cargo off the Tokaj 1 then repairs can be made to the bow. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Labe 15

Labe 15

Labe 15
Photo: ndr.de

On the morning of October 15, the 80 meter long self-propelled barge Labe 15 (MMSI: 270314000) sprung a leak on the Wesser River at the lock in Dörverden, Germany.  The Labe 15 alerted authorities that the vessel had suffered water ingress in the vessel’s engine room.  The local fire brigade was alerted which dispatched a pollution response vessel to the scene. The fire brigade used a pump on this vessel to dewater the Labe 15. Reports state the oil polluted water was stored in special containers to prevent pollution reaching the river. Divers were deployed to locate the leak and make temporary repairs. No reports of injuries. Authorities state that traffic resumed on the Weser later that afternoon.

 

Inn

Inn

Inn
Photo: br.de

On the morning of October 11, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Inn (MMSI: 211182240) allided on the Main River near Viereth-Trunstadt, Germany.  The Inn had berth at the Viereth lock on the Main River and began steps to transfer the car stored on deck.  Using the Inn‘s crane, the crew attempted to lift the car over to shore.  Unfortunately, the crew member turned the extended crane onto high-voltage power lines.  The crane snapped a cable causing 60 meters of it to fall into the water.  Nearby local communities lost electric power until  authorities could restore power again later the same day.  No one was injured from the incident. Reports stated that traffic on the Main River near the site was halted for several hours. The water police has issued a fine to the master of the Inn. The total extent of damage was not disclosed.