A-Rosa-Aqua Vessel Reviews and Specifications

In a notable incident on the evening of May 10, 2026, the river cruise ship 'A Rosa Aqua' collided with a bridge pillar belonging to the Hollandse Brug, located near Naarden. The collision resulted in substantial damage to the ship’s port side bow, specifically above the waterline, and also left the bridge pillar visibly damaged. Fortunately, there were no passengers on board at the time of the incident, ensuring the safety of those who might have been affected. Following the allision, the 'A Rosa Aqua' successfully navigated to Werkhaven in Huizen, where it has since departed. For visuals of the incident, visit: https://www.facebook.com/p/SAR-Naarderbos-61552383932478/

The river cruise vessel 'Arosa Aqua', with a tonnage of 1824 ts (EU-No.: 04807500), is back in operation after a collision incident on August 17, 2015. The ship, which was sailing from Amsterdam to Basel, struck the Dutch barge 'Marjo R' at approximately 10:20 a.m. near Düsseldorf at river kilometer 752. During the unfortunate event, three passengers aboard the 'Arosa Aqua' sustained injuries and required transport to a local hospital, while an additional ten passengers received on-scene treatment. At the time of the incident, the ship was carrying 180 passengers along with a crew of 50 members. Emergency response was swift, involving multiple rescue vessels and around 50 rescue personnel, including a fire boat dispatched from Krefeld. The 'Arosa Aqua' was guided upstream to Schnellenburg's pier by the fire boat to ensure the safety of all passengers. Following prompt repairs, the cruise ship resumed its planned itinerary, departing for Breisach on August 19 from Cologne. Preliminary investigations by fire rescue teams revealed significant damage to the ship’s bow, but fortunately, there was no water ingress or oil spillage. On the other hand, the barge 'Marjo R', heavily loaded with corn, faced considerable damage at river kilometer 754. The vessel suffered water ingress and severe bow damage, subsequently requiring stabilization with pumps, though it did result in a minor oil spill. It was later escorted by fire boats to the port of Neuss for further assistance. Initial reports suggest that the collision may have resulted from a malfunction related to the bow thruster of the 'Marjo R'. To read more on this incident, you can find detailed reports and photographs on German news outlets: [RP Online](http://www.rp-online.de/nrw/staedte/duesseldorf/duesseldorf-frachter-und-passagierschiff-kollidieren-auf-rhein-bid-1.5319127), [Report D](http://www.report-d.de/Duesseldorf/Blaulicht/Schiffs-Kollision-auf-dem-Rhein-bei-Duesseldorf-Elf-Verletzte-und-ein-eingedrueckter-Kussmund-48013), [Express](http://www.express.de/duesseldorf/havarie-in-duesseldorf-unfall-auf-dem-rhein--zwei-schiffe-krachen-frontal-ineinander-,2858,31485346.html), [WDR](http://www1.wdr.de/themen/aktuell/schiff-unglueck-rhein-duesseldorf-100.html), and [Express additional report](http://www.express.de/duesseldorf/schwere-havarie-auf-dem-rhein-wasserschutzpolizei--darum-muss-sie-bleiben,2858,31499362.html).