Jia De Chang He

Jia De Chang He

Jia De Chang He
Photo: kn-online.de

On the morning of February 20, the 190 meter long, 56531 dwt bulk carrier Jia De Chang He (IMO: 9626546) ran aground on the Kiel Canal near Dückerswisch, Germany. The Jia De Chang He was headed for Estonia when it suffered rudder failure and ran onto the embankment.  A tug was dispatched and was able to free the bulk carrier.  The Jia De Chang He proceeded under its own power with the 24 meter long tug OSK Rendsburg (IMO: 9755567) assisting.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Reports state the bulk carrier reached Kiel where it moored at the Holtenau anchorage where it will undergo inspection. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Florida

Florida

Florida
Photo: papendrecht.net

On the morning of February 16, the 86 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Florida (IMO: 9646534) became disabled on Beneden-Merwede near Dordrecht, Netherlands. A fire was reported when smoke could be seen from the vessel’s engine room. The local fire brigade was alerted and deployed a fire boat assisted by the KNRM and the Rijkswaterstaat. After inspecting the Florida, fire fighters found there was no flames and the smoke had been caused by the main engine breaking down.

The Florida was travelling without cargo.  No reports of injuries.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Levante

Levante

Levante
Photo: gelderlander.nl

On the afternoon of February 18, the 86 meter long self-propelled container barge Levante (MMSI: 244700816) allided on the Meuse River near Lith, Netherlands. The Levante was on a voyage from Nifrik to Rotterdam when it struck the lock gates on the larger lock at Lith. Reports state the lock gates were seriously damage and the lock was taken out of service to be assessed. No details were provided to the extent of damage on the Levante.

Levante

No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities state that the smaller lock is still open to traffic but limited to vessels under 114 meters long and 7 meters in height. The cause of the allision has not been disclosed.