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Cycloop

Cycloop

Cycloop
Photo: presseportal.de

On the afternoon of September 24, the 80 meter long self-propelled dredger-barge Cycloop (MMSI: 244670800) became stuck on the Weser at Hoya, Germany. The Cycloop had been berthed at a quay loaded with gravel when its mooring lines broke free. With the vessel’s two crew away at the time, the unmanned Cycloop was pulled free by the current and drifted until it was perpendicular to the river. Witnesses contacted the master of the Cycloop over the telephone that his vessel was adrift. Authorities were also alerted who issued a traffic ban on the river.

The crew arrived an hour later and were able to board the Cycloop.  They started the engines and were able to secure the vessel back to its moorings.  No reports of injuries or damage.  Authorities lifted the traffic ban. Reports state the water police have initiated proceeding surrounding the incident.

 

Hein Mück

Hein Mück

Hein Mück
Photo: nord24.de

On July 8, the inland passenger vessel Hein Mück (ENI: 4808130) caught fire on the Weser River near Bremerhaven, Germany. The Hein Mück was doing a cruise of the Kaiserhafen when a fire broke out in the engine room.  The three man crew on board was able to contain the blaze using an onboard fire extinguisher. No reports of injuries to the 36 passengers and 3 crew. The vessel proceeded to a nearby quay where passengers were safely brought ashore. Local fire brigade arrived on scene and extinguished the blaze. No further details reported.

Nautical Runa

Nautical Runa

Nautical Runa
Photo: forum-schiff.de

The 200 meter long, 63577 dwt bulk carrier Nautical Runa ran aground on the Weser River near Brake, Germany. The Nautical Runa had been tied up to a quay to unload cargo when it’s mooring lines snapped. The bulk carrier drifted from the quay and ran aground perpendicular to the fairway blocking commercial traffic.  Tugs were dispatched and were able to keep the Nautical Runa in place during low tide. A few hours later with the rising tide, the tugs were able to refloat the Nautical Runa and tow it back to its berth. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.