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Giessenstroom

Giessenstroom

Giessenstroom
Photo: bazonline.ch

The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Giessenstroom ran aground on the Rhine at Brisfelden, Switzerland. The tanker had become stranded after a navigational error. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. A second tanker arrived on scene and lightered some of the 2,500 tons of diesel fuel off the Giessenstroom. The Giessenstroom refloated free a short time later. Traffic on the Rhine was halted 10 hours between Dreirosenbrücke and Birsfelden until the tanker could be freed.

Fint

Fint

Fint
photo: wdr.de

The 110 meter long self propelled tanker-barge Fint ran aground on the Rhine River near Bad Honnef, Germany. The Fint was en route to Godorf from Mannheim when it ran up onto a crib.  The Fint remained aground for a few days when a tug and two other barges arrived on scene.  The first attempt to refloat the Fint failed, but a few hours later the Fint was pulled free.  The Fint was inspected and allowed to proceed to a shipyard in Duisburg where the hull could be inspected further.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.

Estrella

Estrella

Estrella
photo: flashphoto.nl

The 135 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Estrella caught fire while moored in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The fire broke out due to an electrical short in the vessel’s bathroom.  The local fire brigade along with multiple tugs responded to the scene.  The fire fighters were able to extinguish the blaze a short time later. No reports of injuries or pollution released.