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Chilandia Aground

February 24, 2011 | Grounding

The 135 meter long, 3797 ts, barge Chilandia went aground on the Rhine River near Dettenheim,Germany.  The location was near the position where the Onderneming IV had gone aground a few days before (see post).  The vessel was freed after hundreds of tons of its cargo of cellulose bales were lightened.   Damage is reported to be around 30.000 (30,000) €.   Reports state the master ignored an order by the water and shipping administration.   The authority had conducted soundings at the grounding site and is now considering restrictions on shipping.

Celina Damaged

February 21, 2011 | Damaged

The 2250 dwt freighter Celina in the Baltic Sea off the Swedish coast reported that it had damage to a wing tank.   The damage resulted in a 10 to 15 degree list causing the vessel to heel.  The damage allowed water ingress from the wing tank into the cargo hold.  The crew of 4 on board stated that the list is undercontrol with bilge pumps.  Reports state the vessel will need further inspection of damage before it can proceed.

Contra Allision with Bridge

February 16, 2011 | Allision

The 80-meter long barge Contra allided with a railroad bridge spanning the Ijssel River near Zwolle, Netherlands.   The Contra suffered significant damage including loosing the flight deck of the wheelhouse.   The roof the wheelhouse was left hanging from the bridge.  Traffic was stopped on the railroad to inspect the bridge for damage.   The Contra had left Meppel heading for Deventer.   Reports state the captain of the Contra did not know the bridge was too low to pass under.   He stated that the bridge was obscured by the newer bridge right next to the struck bridge.

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