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Fidelitas aground

Fidelitas aground

Fidelitas aground Rhine
Photo: schlossbote.de

The 90 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Fidelitas ran aground on the Rhine River near Wesseling, Germany.  The tanker was proceeding with 4800 tons of fuel oil when it became entangled on a anchor line of a dredger just before it ran aground. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Reports state the Fidelitas is awaiting for another vessel to pull the tanker free.