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Month: August 2024

Rimari

Rimari

Rimari
Photo: heusden-zolder.eu

On August 22, the 135 meter long self-propelled barge Rimari caught fire while en route to Antwerp on the Albert Canal off Eversel, Belgium. The fire started in the vessel’s generator located in the forward engine room. The master of the Rimari was able to extinguish the blaze using the vessel’s built-in fire suppression system.  The local fire brigade arrived on scene a short time later and assisted in ventilating the engine room. An inspection found there had been some damage, but the extent of damage was not reported. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Tokaj 2

Tokaj 2

Tokaj 2

On August 21, the 85 meter long self-propelled barge Tokaj 2 allided with a bridge near Winzer, Germany. The Tokaj 2 was proceeding on the Danube when a strong current pushed the vessel against one of the bridge piers. The master of the Tokaj 2 reported the incident and berthed at a nearby quay. Both the Tokaj 2 and the bridge sustained some damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities have detained the Tokaj 2 until it could be inspected.

Heemskerkgracht

Heemskerkgracht

Heemskerkgracht
Photo: Canada Coast Guard

On August 22, the 138 meter long, 12,678 dwt cargo vessel Heemskerkgracht (IMO: 9443669) went aground on the St. Lawrence River off Montreal and Kahnawake, Quebec. The Heemskerkgracht was loaded with scrap metal en route to Huelva, Spain when it suffered engine failure and a power blackout.  The cargo vessel went adrift and eventually ran aground by the stern. All traffic halted as the Heemskerkgracht was positioned at a 45 degree angle across the navigation channel resulting in some 14 vessels were forced to drop anchor.

Heemskerkgracht
Photo: Canada Coast Guard

The Canadian Coast Guard inspected the Heemskerkgracht and found there was no water ingress or pollution released. On August 24, the tugs Ocean Pierre Julien and Ocean Intrepide were dispatched and pulled the Heemskerkgracht free.  The cargo vessel was later towed to a dock for inspection.  No reports of injuries.