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Alphenaar

Alphenaar
Photo: ijsselenlekstreek.nl

On the evening of April 14, the 90 meter long self-propelled container barge Alphenaar (MMSI: 244059204) allided on the Ijssel near Krimpen upon the IJssel, Netherlands. The Alphenaar was headed to Moerdijk from Rotterdam with a cargo of containers when it struck the underside of the Algera Bridge.  One container sustained a large dent and the the bridge suffered some paint damage.  Traffic on the bridge was not impacted and the Alphenaar was able to proceed under its own power to a nearby mooring. Reports state that authorities conducted a short investigation and collected a statement from the captain.  There were no reports of injuries or pollution released. This is the third bridge strike by the Alphenaar within the last 9 months. See posts on the allisions in October 2024 and November 2024 for further details.

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Alphenaar
Photo: ad.nl

On the evening of November 29, the residents near the Coenecoop Bridge in Waddinxveen, Netherlands discovered how much of an impact a bridge allision can be. The 90 meter long self-propelled container-barge Alphenaar (MMSI: 244059204) was proceeding on the Gouwe River when it struck one of the pillars of the bridge. Residents stated they could hear a loud bang and many houses shook from the allision. Traffic on the bridge and on the river was halted for several hours until the vessel and bridge could be inspected. While the inspection found no damage to the bridge, the Alphenaar sustained limited bow damage. Authorities allowed the vessel to proceed on its journey.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. See video of allision at ad.nl

Alphenaar
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The Alphenaar was involved in prior allision this year near Gouda on October 26.

Alphenaar

Alphenaar

Alphenaar
Photo: 112hm.nl

On the morning of October 24, the 90 meter long self-propelled container barge Alphenaar (MMSI: 244059204) allided with the railway bridge over the Gouwe River near Gouda, Netherlands. The Alphenaar became wedged under the bridge as it attempted to pass underneath. The Alphenaar was able to free itself and added some additional ballast water to help lower the barge in the water. The vessel then proceeded safely under the bridge. Authorities detained the Alphenaar when it reach the lock to the Hollandsche Ijssel. Train traffic was halted near Gouda until engineers could investigate the damage to the bridge.

Reports state traffic resumed on the bridge a few hours later.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released on the Alphenaar.