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Marienberg

Marienberg

Marienberg
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The 110 meter long self-propelled barge Marienberg went aground on the Main River near Dorfprozelten, Germany.   The Marienberg had departed Dorfprozelten with a cargo of grain when it got caught in strong currents and was swung perpendicular to river before grounding at the bow and stern.   Two tugs along were unable to pull the Marienberg free.  An excavator was requested the next day and removed mud from around the bow allowing the tugs to refloat the Marienberg.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The water police report the water level was higher than normal at the time of the grounding.

 

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Rich Passage 1

Rich Passage 1

Rich Leader 1

The 24 meter long high-speed catamaran ferry Rich Passage 1 went aground near Port Townsend Bay  near Port Hadlock, Washington.  The captain of the vessel made a navigation mistake and steered the vessel into the shallows.  Before the vessel could be pulled free, the tide dropped leaving the Rich Passage 1 high and dry.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The ferry will be refloated on the next high tide.  The ferry was headed to Port Townsend to be hauled out for the winter

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Nikolay L

Nikolay L

Nikolay L

The 114 meter long, 3353 dwt coastal freighter Nikolay L went aground on the River Don near Rostov-on-Don, Russia.   The Nikolay L departed Rostov-on-Don with a cargo of manganese ore bound for Turkey when it went aground.   The freighter suffered cracks in the hull which allowed water ingress into the hull.   No reports of injuries or pollution.   Reports state the Nikolay L may have been damaged by ice and was grounded to avoid the vessel sinking.

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