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Piz Ela

Piz Ela

Piz Ela
Photo: wormser-zeitung.de

The 86 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Piz Ela collided a barge on the Rhine near Eich, Germany.  The Piz Ela wsa proceeding from Mainz with a cargo of caustic soda when it struck a barge loaded with gravel. The gravel barge sustained heavy damage and suffered water ingress at the bow. The Piz Ela sustained hull damage, but no release of the cargo.  The local fire brigades were alerted and arrived on scene to find the gravel barge partially sunk.  Dewatering pumps were deployed and kept the gravel barge afloat. Rescuers found the master of the Piz Ela was slightly injured by the collision and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Authorities were able to place temporary patches on both vessels. Another barge arrived to help lighter the gravel cargo.  Reports state the master of the Piz Ela had no license and lack the necessary number of crew on board to operate. The tanker-barge was detained until a licensed master could take over the voyage. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Collision on the Don

Collision on the Don

Zhadeit
Photo: 161.ru

On February 25, the 138 meter long, 3775 dwt cargo vessel Zhadeit collided with the 130 meter long, 7109 dwt tanker Lerik on the Don River off Rostov-on-Don, Russia. The Zhadeit’s bow struck into the side of the Lerik.  The results was a hull breach on the Lerik while the Zhadeit sustained significant bow damage.  No reports of injuries.  Local authorities dispatched a team to the scene to investigate the incident. No reports of pollution released by the Lerik.

Lelystad Lock Collision

Lelystad Lock Collision

Noordereiland
Photo: omroepflevoland.nl

On February 13, the 60 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Noordereiland collided with the 64 meter long, 1469 dwt cargo vessel Bonita in the Houtrib Lock in Lelystad, Netherlands. The Bonita had entered the lock and was unable to slow down before it struck the stern of the Noordereiland. The tanker-barge sustained significant damage, but no reports of injuries or pollution released on either vessel. Authorities detained both vessels until an investigation into the incident could be completed. Reports state the Bonita had just returned back into services after repairs from an earlier grounding.