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Allision on the Rhine

Allision on the Rhine

Formosa
Photo: wochenspiegellive.de

The 135 meter long self-propelled barge Aarburg allided with the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Formosa on the Rhine near St. Goard-Fellen, Germany. The Aarburg was proceeding downstream when it veered and struck the moored Formosa.  The Aarburg  continued until it ran aground by the stern along the shorline. The Formosa hull was punctured and the vessel suffered water ingress while the Aarburg sustained bow damage.  No reports of injuries on either vessel.  Reports stated the water police tested the crew and found the master of the Aarburg was intoxicated at the time of the incident. His license was revoked.

Collision off Neuss

Collision off Neuss

Montana
Photo: binnenvaartlog.nl

The 135 meter long, 4846 ton self-propelled barge Mejana collided with the 121 meter long self-propelled barge Montana near Neuss, Germany. The two vessels struck head-on during the night and sustained bow damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Mejana was able to continue under its own power to Antwerp. No further details reported.

Sveti Ilia

Sveti Ilia

Sveti Ilia

The 90 meter long self-propelled barge Sveti Ilia ran aground on the Danube near Winzer, Germany. The Sveti Ilia was en route to Straubing from Hungary with 1000 tons of soybeans. When the Sveti stopped to allow other vessels to pass, the bow became stuck along the riverbank.  The vessel was able to free itself the following day.  No reports of injuries to the three crew on board, damage or pollution released. The Sveti Ilia proceeded to Deggendorf under its own power.