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Inceptum

Inceptum

Inceptum
Photo: radiosaw.de

On the evening of January 12, the 80 meter long self-propelled barge Inceptum (MMSI: 244129543)  sprung a leak on the Mittelland Canal near Bülstringen, Germany. The Inceptum was maneuver to a berth when an alarm sounded from the engine room. The barge had suffered water ingress and the vessel’s pumps engaged to control the flooding. The crew alerted the local authorities who dispatched firefighters from Bülstringen and Haldensleben to assist. Firefighters found the Inceptum had a leak below the waterline and were able to make temporary repairs.

The water police along with other authorities have launched an investigation. Authorities stated that fuel and other pollutions were released into the canal. Reports state that ice may have caused the hull damage allowing for the water ingress. No reports of injuries.

Wilhelmina

Wilhelmina

Wilhelmina
Photo: stuttgarter-zeitung.de

On the afternoon of January 4, the 40 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Wilhelmina (MMSI: 211757680) sprung a leak while berthed on the Neckar River at Stuggart, Germany. The passenger ship suffered uncontrolled water ingress causing the Wilhelmina to develop a list.  The local fire brigade was called out and started to secure the vessel. Additional mooring lines were used to secure the vessel while dewatering pumps were deployed. An inspection of the vessel found the water ingress was due to an open seawater valve. After the valve was closed and the dewatering completed, the Wilhelmina was reported as secured. There were no injuries and no pollution released.

Wilhelmina
Photo: stuttgarter-zeitung.de

 

Grounding off Bella Bella

Grounding off Bella Bella

Bella Bella Grounding
Photo: cbc.ca

On the morning of November 18, a barge being towed by the 31 meter long, 330 gt tugboat Malolo (IMO: 7614082) sustained damage in the Fisher Channel approximately 15 kilometers east of Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada. The vessels were en route from Alaska bound for Seattle, Washington when the barge hull was holed. Divers were called out and found that part of the barge hull had been compromised and suffered water ingress, but was in stable condition and in no risk of sinking.

The Canadian Coast Guard was alerted and had the vessels moved to a nearby anchorage.  Booms were deployed around the barge as a precautionary measured. Reports state another barge has been dispatched to help lightered the cargo.

Authorities have suggested the barge may have struck bottom on its voyage as why the hull was damaged. No reports of injuries or pollution released.