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Ireen

Ireen

The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Ireen allided on the Rhine near Vogelgrun, Germany.  The Ireen was proceeding northbound from Birsfelden in ballast when it approached the lock.  As it entered the lock, the crew lost control and the tanker rammed the lock gates and wall.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. Both the Ireen and the lock sustained severe damage.  The lock was reported to be inoperable and the second lock had been taken out of service.   The next day workmen were able to bring the second lock into service to allow ship traffic to continue.

 

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Eiltank

Eiltank

Eiltank 6

The 86 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Eiltank 6 allided with a bridge on the Hunte River at Elsfleth, Germany.  The equipment on bridge suffered significant damage estimated around 50,000 Euros.  The Eiltank 6 suffered minor damage to its port railing and navigation light.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Eiltank 6 was able to make repairs and proceeded to Bremen.

 

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Piz Cambrena

Piz Cambrena

Piz Cambrena

The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Piz Cambrena went aground on the Main River after a navigation mistake.  The master of the Piz Cambrena had steered towards the shore to allow another vessel to pass by when it struck bottom.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Piz Cambrena was refloated later the same day after the water level was raised by closing a nearby lock.   The Piz Cambrena continued on its voyage from Raunheim Aus to Birsfelden with its cargo of diesel fuel.

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