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Confid Breaks Up

Confid Breaks Up

Photo: limburger.nl
Photo: limburger.nl

The 85 meter long  self-propelled barge Confid broke-in-two on the Maas River near Lomm, Netherlands.  The Confid was loading 1400 tons of gravel when the vessel’s hull failed and broke-in-tow.  The bow section remained above water while the stern sank.  The four crewmen on board were able to escape by jumping into the water before the stern sank.  Oil was spotted and authorities requested an anti-pollution vessel while booms were placed around the vessel.  Reports states that some 7 tons of diesel fuel was on the Confid.  A vehicle on board the Confid at the time of the sinking was later recovered.  Divers surveyed the wreck, but no details reported to why the hull failed.  Salvage of the Confid is expected to take a week as the gravel must be removed first.

 


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Rubiships VIII

Rubiships VIII

Rubiships VIII

The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Rubiships VIII became disabled on the Danube near Deggendorf, Germany.  The Rubiships VIII was en route to Deggendorf from Straubing when the vessel’s rudder broke.  The crew was able to make an emergency anchoring.   The Rubiships VIII was taken under tow to Deggendorf and will be later towed to Linz for repairs.

 

 

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Vigilia

Vigilia

Photo: wort.lu
Photo: wort.lu

The 135 meter long self-propelled barge Vigilia went aground on the Mosel Canal at Remich, Luxembourg.  The Vigilia had departed the lock in Stadtbredimus and was attempting to do a turning maneuver when the vessel ran it’s bow onto the embankment.  The Vigilia was able to refloat itself under its own power a short time later.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

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