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Gisela

Gisela

Gisela
Photo: mittelbayerische.de

The 23 meter long, 180 tonne towboat Gisela and a barge allided on the Danube near Regensburg, Germany. The Gisela was pushing a barge loaded with gravel when it struck a pillar of a stone bridge causing a 15 centimeter crack along the hull plating. The vessel suffered water ingress and the vessel requested assistance. The water police and fire brigade arrived on scene.  A boom was placed around the vessels to contain any pollution while additional pumps to keep the flooding under control. Divers were requested and reports state a patch was to seal the leak before the Gisela could proceed. No reports of injuries and traffic on the Danube was not restricted. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.

Little Mike

Little Mike

Little Mike
Photo: kfvs12.com

On May 27, the 40 foot long towboat sank on the Mississippi River off Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The vessel had sunk during the early morning hours with no one on board. The vessel had some 150 gallons of fuel on board and the Coast Guard was monitoring to see if any pollution has been released. Reports state the Little Mike sank outside the navigation channel and does not intefere with river traffic.  The owners have stated they will wait until the river level drops before salvage begins.

Robert T Knuehl

Robert T Knuehl

Robert T Knuehl
Photo: wtrf.com

On May 13, the 53 foot long, 85 gt towboat Robert T. Knuehl caught fire on the Ohio River off Bellaire, Ohio. The Robert T. Knuehl was pushing several barges when a fire broke out in the engine room. The crew was able to contain the blaze, but several crew on board suffered smoke inhalation. Two crew were later taken to a local hospital. No reports of pollution released.