The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Schaumburg was damaged on the Weser River while exiting the lock at Landesbergen, Germany. The Schaumburg loaded with gravel was proceeding out of the gate at slow speed when the gates were closed. The vessel’s bow became wedged between the gates causing hull damage estimated around 30000 Euros. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 199 meter long, 18668 dwt car-carrier Euphrates Highway allided with a quay in the Weser River at the locks at Bremerhaven, Germany. The Euphrates Highway was being assisted by a tug when the towline snapped. The port side of the car-carrier struck against the quay suffering minor damage to the vessel and the quay. No reports of injuries or pollution released. After inspection, the Euphrates Highway was allowed to proceed and departed for Zeebrugge.
The 89 meter long, 4500 dwt freighter Sagasbank allided with a pier on the Weser River at Brake, Germany. The Sagasbank was attempting to berth when the master of the vessel made a navigational error and struck the pier. The vessel’s hull suffered a small hole near a tank containing lubricating oil. The pier also suffered damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released into the water. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident. The Sagasbank was detained in Brake until it can make the necessary repairs.
