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Miniu

Miniu

 

Miniu
Photo: tagesschau.de

On January 9, the 67 meter long self-propelled barge Miniu (MMSI: 261186172)  ran aground in Lake Jungfernsee near Potsdam, Germany. The Miniu was loaded with 744 tons of gravel when it ran aground on a shoal.  The barge was unable to free itself and requested assistance.

Due to the icy conditions, 3 icebreakers would be called out to help free the Miniu. The ice breakers wouldn’t reach the barge until 3 days later. The icebreakers attempted to pull the barge free, but failed.  At this point, the Miniu had slid closer to the shoreline and was firmly on a sandbank.

Miniu
Photo: rbb24.de

The water police stated that no further attempts would be made until the ice melts and the Miniu can be lightered of the cargo of gravel. Reports state that weather forecasts suggest that attempts to refloat the barge will be the following week at the earliest. Authorities state the crew on the Miniu plan to remain aboard the vessel and were well provisioned.

The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.

Inceptum

Inceptum

Inceptum
Photo: radiosaw.de

On the evening of January 12, the 80 meter long self-propelled barge Inceptum (MMSI: 244129543)  sprung a leak on the Mittelland Canal near Bülstringen, Germany. The Inceptum was maneuver to a berth when an alarm sounded from the engine room. The barge had suffered water ingress and the vessel’s pumps engaged to control the flooding. The crew alerted the local authorities who dispatched firefighters from Bülstringen and Haldensleben to assist. Firefighters found the Inceptum had a leak below the waterline and were able to make temporary repairs.

The water police along with other authorities have launched an investigation. Authorities stated that fuel and other pollutions were released into the canal. Reports state that ice may have caused the hull damage allowing for the water ingress. No reports of injuries.

Vista Mare

Vista Mare

Vista Mare
Photo: t-online.de

On the early morning of January 9, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Vista Mare (MMSI: 244670495) ran aground on the Rhine River at Cologne, Germany. The Vista Mare departed from Koblenz bound for Dunkirk when it grounded near the 687 kilometer mark. The vessel attempted to free itself, but was unsuccessful. The Vista Mare would remain aground for nearly 8 hours until the self-propelled barge Sardius (MMSI: 244387115) pull it free. The Vista Mare was towed to Rheinauhafen where it was detained until water levels rise on the River.

The water police temporarily halted traffic in the area near the grounding site resulting in 7 vessels being delayed.  After the Vista Mare was freed and a survey of the river bottom was completed, traffic resumed on the river. The water police fined the Visa Mare‘s master for being overloaded. The incident is under investigation. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Vista Mare had a prior incident. In December 2024, the vessel nearly sank in Zutphen.