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Euroship 1

Euroship 1

Euroship 1
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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.

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Kilian and Getan

Kilian and Getan

GETAN

The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Kilian and 80 meter long self-propelled Getan became disabled on the Main River near Heidingsfeld, Germany.  The Getan reached the Randersacker lock and was waiting to allow another vessel to pass upstream when it got caught in the strong currents.   The Getan swung perpendicular to the river before alliding with dam.   The Getan became lodged between the dam and the dock.  The Kilian was nearby and attempted to pull the Getan free.  When the Kilian pulled alongside the Getan, its engine failed and the Kilian became stuck in the drainage area of the lock.   The two vessels remained trapped until a workboat was able to take both vessels under tow.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.   The Kilian was able to make repairs and continued on its voyage.  The Getan had suffered damage to its steering gear and was not able to proceed.

KILIAN

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Thorsten

Thorsten

Thorsten

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Thorsten went aground on the Bijlandsch Canal near Tolkamer, Netherlands.  The Thorsten loaded with a cargo of coal ran over a navigation beacon before striking a crib.  The vessel suffered hull damage with water ingress.   The Thorsten was able to proceed to Tolkamer where it docked.   The local fire brigade was contacted and were able to pump out the water.  A temporary patch sealed the leak.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

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