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Mordicus

Mordicus

Mordicus
Photo: sleutelstad.nl

On the morning of October 11, the 70 meter long self-propelled barge Mordicus (MMSI: 244740107) allided with a railway bridge over the Gouwe River near the Alpherium Terminal in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands. The Mordicus attempted to pass under the partially open swing bridge when its bow struck the bridge and became stuck. Rail traffic and shipping traffic on the Gouwe was temporary suspended for a day until the barge could be freed.

Reports state damage to the Mordicus‘s bow was minor. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The incident is under investigation.

Damage to the bridge was also limited, but an inspection found the bridge no longer met safety and technical standards. The inspection revealed the swing bridge had deteriorated where it could become permanently stuck at any time. Authorities state the bridge will need to be replaced in the near future blocking traffic on the rail and river for over 9 months.

 

Princesse Jessica

Princesse Jessica

Princesse Jessica
Photo: seneweb.com

On the night of October 15, the 77 meter long cargo vessel Princesse Jessica (MMSI: 671396100) capsized and sank while moored at the port of Dakar, Senegal. The Princesse Jessica had been moored at Pier 2 with a minimal crew on board when the 190 meter long, 56894 dwt bulk carrier Zografia (IMO: 9486013) had arrived in Dakar with its cargo of sugar. The Zografia was maneuvering to berth at the nearby Pier 3 when it allided with the Princesse Jessica.  The Princesse Jessica sustained severe damage on its port side with a hull breach below the waterline. With only three crew, two mechanics and a cook, on board, there was a limited response to contain the flooding. The three crew safely abandoned ship as the cargo vessel quickly listed over to port and rolled over and sank leaving just part of the starboard hull above water.  The Zografia sustained only minor damage. No reports of injuries on either vessel.

Authorities arrived on scene and secured the area.  They report the incident has had minimal impact on traffic and activities in the port.

Reports also state the Princesse Jessica had been berthed in Dakar for over 5 months and currently has no flag. Authorities state the vessel has changed flags and names several time since it was built in 1990. It has been sailing under the Princesse Jessica since May 2023 and it dropped from Togolese registry.

Sjouwer

Sjouwer

Sjouwer
Photo: swr.de

On the evening of October 16, the 190 meter long self-propelled barge Sjouwer (MMSI: 244650954) struck the Diffené Bridge over the Bonadieshafen in the industrial port Mannheim, Germany. The Sjouwer was attempting to pass under the bridge when it allided. The wheelhouse was crushed and fell into the river. Additionally, the two vehicles onboard the Sjouwer ended up in the river as well. Fortunately, the master of the Sjouwer was able to escape beforehand and was uninjured.  The Diffené Bridge was inspected and found it had no significant damage with just a few scratches requiring some paint.

On October 17, divers were able to attach ropes and the vehicles were recovered from the river. Damage to the Sjouwer was estimated at 200,000 euros. Reports state the incident was due to a misjudgment of the height of the vessel.  The incident is under investigation.

Sjouwer