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Fint

Fint

Fint
photo: wdr.de

The 110 meter long self propelled tanker-barge Fint ran aground on the Rhine River near Bad Honnef, Germany. The Fint was en route to Godorf from Mannheim when it ran up onto a crib.  The Fint remained aground for a few days when a tug and two other barges arrived on scene.  The first attempt to refloat the Fint failed, but a few hours later the Fint was pulled free.  The Fint was inspected and allowed to proceed to a shipyard in Duisburg where the hull could be inspected further.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.

Carpe Diem

Carpe Diem

Carpediem

The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Carpe Diem ran aground on the Rhine near Niederheimbach, Germany. The Carpe Diem was en route to Strasbourg from Koblenz with 2000 tons of oil when it suffered a fault with its propeller. The propeller had come loose causing the tanker to veer out of the fairway.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The tanker-barge was later refloated a few days later and continued on its voyage.

Da Vinci

Da Vinci

Da Vinci
Photo: tageswoche.ch

The 105 meter long passenger ship Da Vinci caught fire while at anchor on the Rhine at Basel, Switzerland. The fire started in the lower deck of the vessel in the laundry releasing dense smoke.  The 67 passengers and 25 crew were able to evacuate the vessel.  One person suffered smoke inhalation and was taken to hospital.  The local fire brigade from Basel-Stadt were able to extinguish the blaze.