The 152 meter long, 13031 dwt container ship Heinrich Schepers allided with a wall on the Scheldt just outside the entrance to Deurganckdok, Belgium. The Heinrich Schepers had suffered a mechanical fault and swung into the metal deflection wall resulting in a 2 meter hull breach above the waterline. No reports of injuries. Authorities report damage to the wall was minimal and has launched an investigation into the incident.
On July 25, the 110 meter long river cruise ship Amadeus Classic allided with a bridge over the Van Starkenborgh Canal in Aduard, Netherlands. The Amadeus Classic was attempting to pass under the bridge when its rails on the top deck struck the underside of the bridge. The bridge sustained minimal damage, but the rails on the cruise ship were twisted and crushed. No reports of injures or pollution released. Reports state the water level in the canal was 20 centimeters higher than normal levels, but within normal operating conditions.
On July 24, the 100 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Bjørnsund allided with a quay in Tømmervåg, Norway. The Bjørnsund was arriving in Tømmervåg from Seivika when it suffered a malfunction as it attempted to berth. The ferry’s bow struck the quay damaging equipment that raises the ramp. The Bjørnsund sustained damage to its bow. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Bjørnsund was taken out of service and proceeded to Kristiansund for repairs.
