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Itasca

Itasca

Photo: water police
Photo: water police

The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Itasca allided with a barrier at a railway bridge on the Hunte River near Elsfleth, Germany.  The Itasca was proceeding from Brake with parts for a wind plant went it veered into barrier.  Some 25 meters of the barrier was partially destroyed along with several pillings.  The Itasca suffered only slight damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Damage was estimated to be over 100,000 Euros.  The Itasca proceeded  to Oldenburg where the water police detained the vessel.  The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

 

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Densimo

Densimo

DENSIMO

The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Densimo went aground on the Danube River near Deggendorf, Germany.  The Denismo was en route to Linz from Rotterdam with 1900 tons of iron ore when it struck the river bottom before becoming stuck on the riverbank. The Denismo suffered damage to its rudder gear.  Traffic on the Danube had to be halted between Deggendorf and Vilshofen. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

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Thalassini

Thalassini

Photo: dichtbij.nl
Photo: dichtbij.nl

The 110 self-propelled barge Thalassini caught fire while berthed at Maasbracht, Netherlands.  The fire was started by welders were working in the cargo hold.  The blaze spread into the Thalassini’s engine room.   Local fire brigade responded and were able to extinguish the fire using foam.  No reports of injuries.

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