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Karola

Karola

Photo: binnenschifferforum.de

The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Karola went aground on the Rhine River near Trechtingshausen, Germany.   The Karola had suffered steering failure when the rudder became stuck causing the vessel to veer off course.   The Karola suffered some damage to its forepeak with water ingress into the anchor chain hold.   Another vessel assisted in securing the Karola while the crew attempted to dewater the forepeak.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  A lighter barge arrived the next day to help with refloating the vessel.   The Karola was en route to Mannheim from Rotterdam with 1829 tons of steel plates.

 

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Sarina

Sarina

The 135 meter long self-propelled barge Sarina allided with the underside of a bridge at Rotterdam, Netherlands.   The barge remained stuck to the bridge for a short period before it was able to refloat itself.   Local authorities inspected the bridge and stated the damage was minimal.   The Sarina was later allowed to proceed upstream.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Factofour

Factofour

Photo: bndestem.nl

The 135 meter long self-propelled barge Factofour allided on the Scheldt-Rhine Canal with the bridge at Rilland-Bath, Netherlands.  The vessel and passing under the Bathse bridge when it and the cargo containers on deck struck the underside of the bridge.   Reports state the vessel hit cables and wires ran underneath the bridge.   Some of the deck cargo of containers were damaged whiles others shifted.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  The Factofour proceeded to moor nearby until the cargo can be secured.    The Factofour was en route to Duisburg from Antwerp.

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