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Proposal for a protection directive on environment requested from the Commission

Water Police in Minden were called upon at around 7:30 am on April 30th due to a cargo motor ship experiencing engine trouble on the Weser River. The trouble resulted in the ship losing control and eventually running aground, lying crosswise on the fairway. Consequently, the Weser river was...

Proposal sought for environmental protection directive from the Commission
Proposal sought for environmental protection directive from the Commission

Proposal for a protection directive on environment requested from the Commission

In an unexpected turn of events, a goods motor ship encountered a machinery malfunction on the Weser near Duisburg/Petershagen at around 7:30 AM on April 30. The ship, unable to maneuver, became stuck in the area.

According to reports from Police Duisburg, transmitted via news aktuell, the incident prompted the immediate involvement of the Water Police Minden. Two tugboats were swiftly deployed to free the stuck ship and guide it to a nearby holding area.

As a precautionary measure, a ban on further travel was imposed on the ship. The Weser was closed to shipping in the affected area until the afternoon to ensure the safe resolution of the incident.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident.

For those with inquiries, the Press Office of Police Duisburg provides the following contact details:

For inquiries outside of office hours, contact Police Duisburg at 0203 2800.

Despite extensive searches, the specific captain or leading person of the incapacitated cargo motor ship on the Weser at the time of the incident is not currently identified in the provided search results.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.

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