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Naima

Naima

Naima
Photo: forum-schiff.de

On July 23, the 85 meter long, 1626 dwt self-propelled tanker-barge Naima (IMO: 9485966) allided with the Elsfleth railway bridge over the Hunte river. The Naima was proceeding with 3000 tons of biodiesel fuel when it struck the bridge as it attempted to pass underneath. The Naima sustained significant damage as the bridge house was completed destroyed. The master and one crewman on the Naima sustained slight injuries.

The railway bridge was also badly damaged. The Elsfleth bridge was actually a temporary bridge.  It had only been in operation since April 2024 after the original bridge had be struck by another vessel in February and declared damaged beyond repair. The temporary bridge was fixed and only allowed vessels to pass underneath when water levels allowed. Reports state all rail traffic has been halted as the bridge is unusable.

The incident is under investigation by the water police.

Park City

Park City

Park City

On July 31, the 79 meter long, 600 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Park City (IMO: 8700709) allided with a barge at Bridgeport, Connecticut.  The ferry was entering Bridgeport when it struck a construction barge and sustained minor damage. Reports state there was no water ingress, injuries or pollution released.

The Park City will be taken out of service for about a week for repairs. Reports states some schedule sailings between Bridgeport and Port Jefferson have been cancelled.

Alfa Nero

Alfa Nero

Alfa Nero
Photo: omroepbrabant.nl

The 85 meter long, self-propelled container barge Alfa Nero (MMSI: 244700592) allided with the bridge over the Empel lock on the Máxima Canal at Empelsedijk, Netherlands. The Alfa Nero was attempting to pass under the bridge when its wheelhouse smashed into the bridge. The wheelhouse was severely damaged, but no reports of injuries or pollution released.

No further details reported on the bridge condition.