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Bijou Du Rhône

Bijou Du Rhône

Bijou Du Rhône

On the early morning of May 10, the 114 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Bijou Du Rhône (MMSI: 249358000) collided with a barge (name not disclosed) on the Rhône River near Sablons, France. The Bijou Du Rhône loaded  with 127 passengers and 39 crew struck the barge resulting in hull damage on the Bijou Du Rhône with a hole above the waterline. The barge sustained significant hull damage.  There were no injuries on either vessel.

Authorities arrived on site and begun transferring passengers to shore where they were later taken by bus to the next destination. The barge was taken under tow by the local fire brigade to the industrial port of Salaise-sur-Sanne. The Bijou Du Rhône remained in Sablons while in was inspected. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Fjordcharter Adventure

Fjordcharter Adventure

Fjordcharter Adventure
Photo: nrk.no

On the evening of April 29, the 24 meter long, 20 dwt catamaran ferry Fjordcharter Adventure (IMO: 9196723) ran aground in the fjord just outside the port of Nordfjordeid, Norway. The Fjordcharter Adventure was proceeding with just a crew on board when a passing cruise ship and strong winds pushed the ferry onto a sandbank.  The ferry would remain aground several hours until the rising tide allowed it to be refloated. No reports of injuries and no pollution was released.  Reports state there was no disclosure if the ferry sustained any damage.

 

Cement Trader

Cement Trader

Cement Trader

On the morning of May 1, the 106 meter long, 6392 dwt cement carrier Cement Trader (IMO: 7716763) ran aground on the Western Scheldt at the entrance to Terneuzen, Netherlands. The Cement Trader was headed  to Terneuzen from Setubal when the the vessel became stranded.  Multiple tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Cement Trader which proceeded to moor at Terneuzen.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state that authorities will inspect the vessel for damage.