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The port of Saar remains shut to maritime transport.

After the recent floods, shipping has been banned on the Saar river. What's behind this decision?

Die Saar ist wegen Treibguts und Hindernissen vorerst für Schiffe gesperrt.
Die Saar ist wegen Treibguts und Hindernissen vorerst für Schiffe gesperrt.

Torrential downpours have resulted in a significant inundation, submerging homes and businesses in the area. - The port of Saar remains shut to maritime transport.

Following the flood, the Saar River is blocked for boat transportation. The reason behind this roadblock is the presence of debris in the water, hurdles for vessels, and missing navigation markers, as mentioned in a recent announcement from the Water Police. The ban is anticipated to continue up to the 31st of May. This shutdown influences the whole stretch from kilometer 0 to 94 and concerns commercial and pleasure boats alike. Both motorboats and canoes are going through the same predicament. Swimming in the Saar river is also prohibited, as per the statement.

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Source: www.stern.de

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