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Charter for river cruise ship as accomodation for Ukrainian refugees extended

The municipality of Druten has again extended the charter of the 'Monarch Duchess', which is berthed at the Waalhaven. Since May 2022, the river cruise ship has been moored in the Waalhaven on the Veerdam in Druten, where around 130 Ukrainian refugees are temporarily accommodated. Initially, the municipality had chartered the ship for six months. Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, the charter has been extended until the end of this year. Once again, the municipality has decided to extend the charter until March 15, 2024. The costs will be reimbursed by the government. The municipality realizes that the ship is not an ideal reception location. But because of the urgency, it is important that the Ukrainian refugees can stay here for longer. The atmosphere on the ship is still good and friendly. Most Ukrainian refugees are now well established in the municipality and the region. The majority have found work or are going to school.

Allision on the Main

The "Avalon Luminary“ (EU-No.: 02332637) allided with the former chain ferry and now river restuarant "Mainkuh" on he river Main in Würzburg on Sep 13, 2014, at 7.20 p.m. The river cruise ship departed from the quay near the fortress Marienberg when it hit the floating restaurant near the Löwenbrücke. Some of the 60 guests on board fled onto the deck, but it was found out that the "Mainkuh" had not suffered significant damage. The "Avalon Luminary" suffered only scratches and was allowed to continue its voyage to Amsterdam with 187 passengers and 51 crew on board, none of whom had been injured.