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Excellence Baroness

Excellence Baroness

Excellence Baroness
Photo: gelrenieuws.nl

On the night of August 4, the 110 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Excellence Baroness (MMSI: 211498150) allided on the IJssel River near Zutphen, Netherlands. The Excellence Baroness was headed to Basel from Lelystad when it struck the Oude Ijssel Bridge.  The railings on the upper deck were damage as it contacted the underside of the railway bridge. Authorities closed rail traffic between Arnhem and Zutphen so that the bridge could be inspected for damage.  Authorities also detained the Excellence Baroness as the vessel also need inspection before it could continue on it’s journey. There were no reports of injuries and no pollution released.

 

 

 

Wilson Gdynia

Wilson Gdynia

Wilson Gdynia

On the afternoon of July 30, the 88 meter long, 3632 dwt cargo vessel Wilson Gdynia (IMO: 9056064) allided on the Elbe River at Brunsbüttel, Germany.  The Wilson Gdynia was approaching the locks to the Kiel Canal in Brunsbüttel when it struck the jetty to the entrance to the small locks.  Details to the extent of damage was not disclosed.  The Wilson Gdynia was reported detained by the water police in Brunsbüttel while the incident is being investigated. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Dythar

Dythar

Dythar
Photo: infrasite.nl

On the morning of July 30, the 81 meter long self-propelled barge Dythar (MMSI: 244129846) allided on the Scheldt River at Terneuzen, Netherlands. The Dythar was approaching the west lock at Terneuzen when it was struck by another undisclosed vessel. The Dythar then crashed into the lock damaging both the lock and the vessel.  Authorities closed the lock for an hour until emergencies repairs could be completed. Reports state there was some hull damage to both the bow and stern of the Dythar above the waterline.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.