A log of maritime accidents around the world
Posts tagged ‘Self-Propelled Barge’
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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.
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The 58 meter long self-propelled barge Orenburg pushing the barge UDP C-447 allided with a bridge on the Enns near Mauthausen, Austria. The vessels had steered to close to the Mauthausen side of the river and struck a pilling. The barge suffered damage to its bow. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities allowed the vessel to proceeded to a nearby estuary.
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The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Taurus allided with a bridge on the Osnabruck Canal near Wallenhorst, Germany. The master of the vessel had not lowered the wheelhouse enough to pass underneath the bridge. The Taurus suffered damage to its wheelhouse while the bridge had several cables damage. No reports of injuires or pollution released. The water police detained the vessel while an investigation continues.
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Photo: braunschweiger-zeitung.de
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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