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Rhine Collision

Rhine Collision

The 125 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Nancy collided head-on with a container barge on the Rhine River near Emmerich, Germany.  Both vessels bows were damaged above the waterline.   Two crewmen were injured, but did not medical assistance.   No reports of pollution being released.   Reports state there was dense fog at the time which had reduced visibility to just 200 meters.  Both vessels had radar and navigation equipment on board.  The water police is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Soprano

Soprano

The 109 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Soprano allided on the Rhine River with a bridge at Bensdorf, Germany.   The Soprano was proceeding downstream when it suffered a rudder failure and struck the highway bridge resulting in a slight tear in the hull of the vessel.   The water police and local firefighters were called to the scene.  No reports of injuries.   The Soprano was in ballast only and no reports of pollution being released.

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Frankenland

Frankenland

The 110 meter long tanker-barge Frankenland allided with a train bridge on the Main River near Hanau, Germany.   The vessel was heading downstream when it had not  lowered the wheelhouse enough to clear the bridge.  Reports state the water level was an additional 2.5 meters above normal reducing the clearance further.   The Frankenland became stuck with the wheelhouse crushed.  Traffic on the bridge was stopped for several hours so it could be inspected, but no significant damage was found.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.     The water police has stated this incident was due to human error.

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