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Nautila

Nautila

Nautila
Photo: br.de

On the afternoon of December 10, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Nautila (MMSI: 211179370) ran aground on the Main River near Karlstadt, Germany. The Nautila wad departing from port with 2000 tons of cement clinker and was proceeding into the river shipping channel when it touched bottom. The barge then swung perpendicular to the river as it was being pulled by the current. The vessel drifted until it became stuck aground. The Nautila sustained some damage to its rudder, but no reports of injuries or pollution released.

Nautila
Photo: n-tv.de

The Nautila remained stuck on the river and need assistance to be freed. Both a tug and icebreaker were able to finally move the Nautila the following day on their fifth attempt. Reports state traffic remains halted until the area can be checked for obstructions.

Amadeus Gold

Amadeus Gold

Amadeus Gold
Photo: ugeavisen.dk

On the night of December 9, the 87 meter long, 2570 dwt cargo vessel Amadeus Gold (IMO: 9479565) ran aground on the Odense Fjord near Odense, Denmark. The cargo vessel had departed from Rotterdam headed for Odense when it ran aground in the shallow waters near the Lindø terminal. A tugboat attempted to pull the cargo vessel free, but it remained stuck. Another attempt on the next morning was unsuccessful as well. Reports state tugs will free the Amadeus Gold on the rising tide.  According to Danish Maritime Authority, the incident is under investigation and the vessel will undergo inspection for damage after it is re-floated. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Amadeus Gold
Photo: ugeavisen.dk

 

AMT Challenger

AMT Challenger

AMT Challenger
Photo: premar-manche.gouv.fr

On December 6, the 122 meter long, 19,129 dwt barge AMT Challenger (IMO: 9557721) ran aground in the English Channel on the French coast and Sotteville-sur-Mer, France. The barge was proceeding under tow by the 75 meter long, 3567 dwt tugboat Boka Glacier (IMO: 9344796) from Rotterdam bound for Portsmouth when the towline broke as a result of storm Darragh.  With rough conditions, the Boka Glacier was unable to reattach a towline. The following day two tugboats were dispatched to assist, but 40 knot winds made it impossible to reconnect the towline. The morning of December 8, a team was hoisted onto the AMT Challenger to attempt to drop the barge’s anchor, but the anchor didn’t hold. The AMT Challenger eventually ran aground on a sandbank some 300 meters off shore. The barge’s ballast pumps were engaged to keep the vessel stable.

Boka Glacier

Reports state the owners of the vessel have drawn up a salvage plan. Authorities are currently monitoring the vessel. No reports of injuries or pollution released.