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Manahau

Manahau

Manahau
Photo: Maritime New Zealand

On August 31, the 98 meter long, 7675 dwt self-propelled tanker barge Manahau (IMO: 9415117) ran aground in Buller Bay on Carters Beach, Westport, New Zealand. The Manahau had been at anchor waiting to cross the Westport Bar when its anchor began to drag. The barge was driven ashore by strong winds and waves caused by a passing storm. The 11 crew on board safely landed ashore with no injuries. The Manahau had no cargo on board and there were no reports of any pollution released from the 100,000 litres of diesel fuel on board. Authorities state a tugboat from Taranaki will arrive on scene to assist on refloating the barge.  New Zealand authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Albert and Margaret

Albert and Margaret

Albert
Photo: cbc.ca

On April 13, the 35 meter long, 478 dwt tugboat Albert and the tanker barge Margaret ran aground at the entrance to the Detroit River near Peche Island. The Albert was pushing the barge loaded with 3,990,000 gallons of diesel fuel bound for Green Bay when it struck a mud bank just within the borders of the United States. The United States Coast Guard was dispatched to the scene and found the barge and tug firmly stuck in the mud. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Both Canadian and United States authorities are monitoring the situation. Reports state there are multiple teams aiding in refloating the vessels. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Edda

Edda

Edda
Photo: mz-web.de

The 26 meter long pushboat/towboat Edda with the 86 meter long tanker-barge CT 1803 ran aground on the Elbe River near Klöden, Germany. The vessels were proceeding on the Elbe bound for Magdeburg when the Edda struck an underwater obstruction causing rudder failure.  The CT 1803 spun until it was perpendicular to the river blocking traffic on the Elbe.  Authorities dispatched a workboat to the scene to the pull the CT 1803 free.  The first attempt by the workboat failed and it was determined a more powerful vessel was required. A second pushboat was dispatched from Torgau and arrived on scene.  These vessels were able to pull the CT 1803 free later that day.  No reports of injuries or pollution released on either vessel.