Browsed by
Tag: Amsterdam-Rhine Canal

Calypso

Calypso

On August 22, the 183 meter long combination self propelled barge Calypso and cargo barge Calypso 2 (IMO: 244740744) collided with 136 meter long self-propelled container-barge Sarina (MMSI: 244630697) on the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal off Tiel, Netherlands. The cargo barge Calypso 2 had broken free and drifted into the path of the Sarina. The collision resulted in minor hull damage for both vessels.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Calypso

 

Reports state authorities has launched an investigation into the incident.

Sarina

Seinpost

Seinpost

On July 15, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Seinpost went adrift on the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal near Breukelen, Netherlands. Local authorities were alerted to the barge drifting in the canal during the night.  They were able to wake up the master sleeping on board and the Seinpost was brought back to a quay.  An investigation found the Seinpost had been tied up to another vessel at the quay. When that vessel departed, it left the Seinpost unmoored. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Manouk 3

Manouk 3

 

Enja
Photo: rtvutrecht.nl

The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Manouk 3 allided with the 67 meter long self-propelled barge Enja on the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal near Breukelen, Netherlands. The Manouk 3 had veered off course and struck the moored Enja. The Enja broke its mooring lines and sustained a hull dent in the stern. Another barge secured the Enja back to its moorings. No reports of injuries or pollution released.