The 65 meter long self-propelled sand barge Henjor allided with a bridge over the Nieuwe Maas River near Maassluis, Netherlands. The Henjor was trying to enter the inner port when the bridge was lowered too early striking the stern of the vessel. The Henjor suffered damage to its crane and deck equipment while the bridge suffered minor damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the bridge was closed until it can be inspected.
The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Hamburg allided with the 74 meter long self-propelled barge Gramper on the Danube River at the Kachlet Lock near Passau, Germany. The Hamburg struck into the Gramper’s stern causing damage to the Gramper’s rudder. Reports state the damage to the rudder was around 25,000 euros. One deckhand on the Gramper was injured when a mooring line snapped. No reports of pollution being released. Both vessels were towed to Passau where the water police have launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state the Hamburg was moving slowly and in ballast which kept damage to a minimum.
The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Christiane went aground on the River Main near Dettelbach, Germany. The Christiane had suffered engine failure and become disabled just after passing through the lock at Dettelbach. A few hours later, another self-propelled barge Poseidon along with the tug Domarin 15 were able to pull the Christiane free. The disabled Christiane was taken under tow by the Domarin 15 to Kitzingen where it will be surveyed. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Christiane was loaded with 970 tons of steel coils bound from Wipfeld Mannheim.
