Cargo Ship Allides with Pontoon Following Power Loss on Danube

The cargo vessel Prince Zafer allided with a passenger pontoon near Tulcea on Romania's Lower Danube on 2 June after a power failure disabled its steering system. No injuries or disruption to river traffic were reported. *Image credit:ziuaconstanta.ro* The vessel was en route from Sulina to Giurgiulești when it veered toward the riverbank and struck the pontoon. A tug later assisted the vessel and towed safety area.