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Volharding 7

Volharding 7

Volharding 7

On September 1, the 86 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Volharding 7 (MMSI: 244710879) ran aground on the IJssel River near Westervoort and Arnhem, Netherlands. The current pulled the Volharding 7 perpendicular to the river blocking all river traffic. Authorities report that the Volharding 7 was unable to free itself and requested assistance. Four tugboats arrived on scene and refloated the tanker-barge.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Waterlord

Waterlord

Waterlord
Photo: rs.no

Late on August 21, the 34 meter long, 208 dwt tugboat Waterlord (IMO: 7522150) along with a 40 meter long concrete barge ran aground off Hoddevika, Stad, Norway.  The Waterlord was towing a barge loaded with feed bound for Håkaillbåen when it ran aground on a reef off Hoddevika. Authorities were alerted and dispatched a helicopter along with the RS rescue vessels Idar Ulstein and Simrad Buholmen to the scene. All five crew were rescued within half an hour. No reports of injuries.

By the following morning, the Waterlord was pulled free and taken under tow to Måløy.  The barge was reported sunk near the reef.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The crew of the Waterlord were given breathalyzers with one testing positive. That individual was later given a blood test which also returned positive for alcohol. That individual has been charged operating the vessel while intoxicated.

Waterlord

 

Heemskerkgracht

Heemskerkgracht

Heemskerkgracht
Photo: Canada Coast Guard

On August 22, the 138 meter long, 12,678 dwt cargo vessel Heemskerkgracht (IMO: 9443669) went aground on the St. Lawrence River off Montreal and Kahnawake, Quebec. The Heemskerkgracht was loaded with scrap metal en route to Huelva, Spain when it suffered engine failure and a power blackout.  The cargo vessel went adrift and eventually ran aground by the stern. All traffic halted as the Heemskerkgracht was positioned at a 45 degree angle across the navigation channel resulting in some 14 vessels were forced to drop anchor.

Heemskerkgracht
Photo: Canada Coast Guard

The Canadian Coast Guard inspected the Heemskerkgracht and found there was no water ingress or pollution released. On August 24, the tugs Ocean Pierre Julien and Ocean Intrepide were dispatched and pulled the Heemskerkgracht free.  The cargo vessel was later towed to a dock for inspection.  No reports of injuries.