Browsed by
Tag: Self-Propelled Barge

Diana Maria

Diana Maria

Diana Maria
Photo: pnp.de

The 70 meter long self-propelled barge Diana Maria ran aground on the Danube near Ruckasing, Germany. The Diana Maria was headed to Straubing from Novi Sad with 1600 tons of soy when it passed on the wrong side of a navigation buoy and ran aground off the fairway.

Reports state the Diana Maria was refloated the next day with the water police and local authorities on scene. The barge proceeded to Deggendorf where the vessel was inspected for damage. Initial investigation revealed the master of the Diana Maria did not immediately report of the grounding and attempted to free itself causing gravel warping. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Kapstadt

Kapstadt

Kapstadt
Photo: shz.de

The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Kapstadt ran aground on the Elbe near Geesthacht, Germany. The Kapstadt was proceeding in ballast when a navigation error drove the barge on to a submerged groyne. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the barge will attempt to refloat itself on the following high tide.

Sound Of Music

Sound Of Music

Sound of Music
Photo: presseportal.de

On January 5, the 110 meter long passenger ship Sound Of Music sustained damage on the Rhine at Mainz, Germany. The Sound Of Music was headed to Strasbourg without passengers for winter lay up and had berthed for the night at Mainz.

Later that day, another barge was proceeding on the Rhine. As it approached a bend in the river near Mainz, the barge’s  bow thruster failed. Unable to steer, the barge struck into the starboard hull of the Sound Of Music. The passenger ship sustained some damage and dents between decks. The barge only sustained only minor scratches. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  

Sound Of Music

Reports state the Sound Of  Music was allowed to depart on the following day. An investigation revealed the bow thruster had been fouled by small pebbles due to the low water level on the Rhine.