On August 27, the 135 meter long self-propelled barge Formentera ran aground on the Easter Scheldt between Kats and Stavenisse, Netherlands. The Formentera was headed to Duisburg from Terneuzen Hansweert in ballast when it grounded. Two tugs arrived on scene and were able to refloat the Formentera later the same day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On August 2, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Kevin ran aground on the Danube near Pfelling, Germany. The Kevin was headed to Enns and Straubing with a cargo of 1758 tons of steel when it suffered rudder failure. The crew attempted to do an emergency anchorage, but the barge ran aground along the river bank. Traffic on the river was halted near Pfelling until a salvage ship was able to refloat the Kevin. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the Kevin was able to resume its voyage later the same day.
The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Tokaj 2 allided with a bridge over the lock in Groningen, Netherlands. The vessel struck the bridge deck resulting in several thousands of euros in damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Traffic was halted on the canal and on the roadway bridge. Authorities spent several hours inspecting the bridge and were able to lift the bridge spans to allow cranes to do repairs.