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Meggen

Meggen

Photo: derwesten.de
Photo: derwesten.de

The 82 meter long self-propelled barge Meggen released pollution into the Weser-Datteln Canal while berthed at Datteln, Germany.  The crew of the Meggen made a mistake pumping water.  Instead of pumping water into the fresh water tank, it was pumped into a cooling system causing it to overflow.  The overflow went into a fuel tank causing oil to be released out into the canal.   Local fire brigade responded to the scene and placed booms around the vessel to contain the pollution.  No reports of injuries or damage.   Authorities reported that clean-up operations had started.

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Aviso

Aviso

Photo: volmedia.nl
Photo: volmedia.nl

The 70 meter long self-propelled cement tanker-barge Aviso allided with the George Schweitzer Bridge on the Old Rhine River at Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands.  The Aviso was passing under the bridge when the vessel’s wheelhouse struck the bridge deck.   No reports of injuries.  The  wheelhouse was destroyed disabling the vessel.  The bridge suffered only minor scrapes.   The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Photo: alphens.nl
Photo: alphens.nl

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Two on the Danube

Two on the Danube

Panta-Rhei-2

The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Panta Rhei 2 went aground on the Danube near Schnelldorf, Germany.  The Panta Rhei 2 had struck a navigation buoy pulling the chain under the hull.  The Panta Rhei 2 was able proceed at reduce speed with the chain stuck underneath.  The vessel was en route to Regensburg from Passau.

Athos

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Athos attempted to pass the Panta Rhei 2 when it grounded onto a gravel bank.  The Athos was en route to Straubing from Passau loaded with 760 tons of corn.  The grounding has blocked traffic until it can be refloated. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

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