The 79 meter long self-propelled barge Orca went aground on the Danube near Winzer, Germany. The vessel loaded with 810 tons of feed became stuck outside of the river channel. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the vessel required lightering before it can be refloated.
The 135 meter long self-propelled barge Colorado allided with the Botlek Bridge on the Outer Maas at Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Colorado had become disabled after suffering engine failure when it entered the Maas River from the Hartel Canal. The crew attempted to drop anchor, but the vessel swung and struck the bridge. Work on the bridge was halted until it could be inspected. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 68 meter long self-propelled barge Euroship 1 grounded on the Danube River near Medved’ov, Slovakia. The vessel with its cargo of 30 tons of steel coils became disabled after its rudder was jammed by a log. The Euroship 1 drifted as it was pulled by the strong current towards shore. The vessel finally went aground onto an embankment. Later the Euroship 1 began to list as the water level on Danube River dropped. The list increased allowing water ingress into the cargo holds. Booms were placed around the vessel after some pollution was released. Authorities have requested that the 1,700 gallons of diesel fuel along with 70 litres of oil to be pumped off. Reports state the Euroship 1 suffered significant damage beyond repair and the vessel will not be salvaged. No reports of injuries.
