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Nelly V

Nelly V

Photo: twitter
Photo: twitter

The 67 meter long self-propelled barge Nelly V ran aground on the IJssel near De Steeg, Netherlands. The Nelly V, loaded with a cargo of gravel, had grounded into a shallows after it had veered too far to allow another vessel to pass. Initial attempts to refloat the Nelly V failed.  These attempts caused the barge to block part of the fairway.  A dredger was requested and lightered part of the cargo before a tug was finally able to pull the Nelly V free.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.


Karin

Karin

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The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Karin ran aground on the Danube near Deggendorf, Germany. The current pulled the Karin until it was perpendicular to the river blocking traffic.  The barge was later refloated with the rising water level.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Karin proceeded to Deggendorf where the vessel was to be inspected. The Karin was en route to Bulgaria from Amsterdam with 560 tons of fertilizer.

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Apollo

Apollo

Photo: sz-online.de
Photo: sz-online.de

On June 8, the 72 meter long self-propelled barge Apollo ran aground on the Elbe River near Kötitz, Germany.  The Apollo was en route to Czechia with 500 tons of fertilizer when it struck bottom and became stuck.  The vessel requested assistance as the vessel was in risk of breaking up as water level dropped.  River traffic was halted and several dams released water hoping the raise the level allow a tug to refloat the Apollo.  However, the water level only increased marginally aborting the refloating.  A lighter was requested instead.  No reports of injuries to the 3 crew on board. No damage or pollution reported.