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Bavaria 52

Bavaria 52

Lock at Erlangen
photo: infranken.de

On January 23, the 105 meter long self-propelled barge Bavaria 52 allided with the lock gate on the Main-Donau Canal at Erlangen, Germany. The Bavaria 52 was en route to Bamberg with 1500 tons of rape seed when it struck the lock gate.  No reports of damage to the barge, injuries or pollution released. The lock gate was severely damaged and was no long operable. Traffic has been halted at Erlangen until the gate can be removed and replaced. Reports state the vessel’s master had ignored traffic signal that the lock gate was closed. Estimated damage is estimated to be over 100,000 Euros.

Hamburg Collision

Hamburg Collision

Ella
Photo: kn-online.de

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Ella collided with the 144 meter long tanker Mar Elena 1 at Hamburg, Germany.  The Ella was proceeding from a quay into the turning basin when it was spotted by the Mar Elena 1.  The tanker reversed engines and turned hard to port to avoid the collision, but it still swiped the barge with its forepeak.  The Ella sustained multiple hull breaches and its cargo holds began to flood.  Authorities quickly responded to the scene with dewatering pumps.  Pumps ran continuously while several other barges were brought to the scene to help lighter the Ella’s cargo of 1100 tons of wheat. Divers were later able to make temporary repairs to allow the Ella to proceed to a shipyard. The Mar Elena 1 was allowed to proceed on its voyage to Oxelösund. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state that alcohol and drug tests were negative.

Grindelwald

Grindelwald

Grindelwald
Photo: binnenvaartlog.nl

The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Grindelwald allided with a bridge over the Nederrijn near Leeuwen, Netherlands.  The Grindelwald’s wheelhouse was completely smashed disabling the barge.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The barge Marla Duo Marla pulled alongside the disabled Grindelwald.  No further details reported.