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Itasca

Itasca

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The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Itasca allided with a barrier at a railway bridge on the Hunte River near Elsfleth, Germany.  The Itasca was proceeding from Brake with parts for a wind plant went it veered into barrier.  Some 25 meters of the barrier was partially destroyed along with several pillings.  The Itasca suffered only slight damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Damage was estimated to be over 100,000 Euros.  The Itasca proceeded  to Oldenburg where the water police detained the vessel.  The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

 

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Collision on Mittelland Canal

Collision on Mittelland Canal

St. Michael
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The 80 meter long self-propelled barge St. Michael collided with the 86 meter long self-propelled Inga R. on the Mittelland Canal near Braunschweig, Germany.  The two vessels struck head-on and both suffered significant damage.  The bow of the St. Michael was crushed and a small amount of oil was released.   Authorities were able to place booms around the St. Michael to contain any pollution released.  No reports of injuries on either vessel.   Reports state traffic was halted for several hours on the canal.   The water police has detained both vessel while conducting an investigation into the incident.   Damage to both vessels was estimated to be around 80 000 Euros.

 

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Transwood

Transwood

Transwood

The 179 meter long, 18855 dwt freighter Transwood went aground on the Kiel Canal near Rendsburg, Germany.  The vessel was proceeding westbound when it grounded on to an embankment.   A tug was requested and was able to refloat the Transwood later the same day.   The vessels proceeded to Brunsbüttel where it was inspected.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Reports state the grounding was due to a navigation mistake caused by limited visibility  at the time.

 

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