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Rimari

Rimari

Rimari
Photo: heusden-zolder.eu

On August 22, the 135 meter long self-propelled barge Rimari caught fire while en route to Antwerp on the Albert Canal off Eversel, Belgium. The fire started in the vessel’s generator located in the forward engine room. The master of the Rimari was able to extinguish the blaze using the vessel’s built-in fire suppression system.  The local fire brigade arrived on scene a short time later and assisted in ventilating the engine room. An inspection found there had been some damage, but the extent of damage was not reported. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Maranta

Maranta

Maranta
Photo: hln.be

On January 17,  the 80 meter long self–propelled barge Maranta allided with the Humbeek-Sas bridge over the Brussels-Scheldt Canal near Grimbergen, Belgium.  The Maranta was following a vessel passing under the bridge when the bridge began lowering the deck.  The Maranta struck with enough force to knock the deck and shift bridge pillars.  

Maranta
Photo: hln.be

Local authorities were alerted and stopped all traffic on the bridge.  The Maranta berthed nearby and was surveyed for damage to its bow.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state the bridge will require a new road deck which may take several weeks. 

Heinrich Schepers

Heinrich Schepers

Heinrich Schepers

The 152 meter long, 13031 dwt container ship Heinrich Schepers allided with a wall on the Scheldt just outside the entrance to Deurganckdok, Belgium. The Heinrich Schepers had suffered a mechanical fault and swung into the metal deflection wall resulting in a 2 meter hull breach above the waterline. No reports of injuries. Authorities report damage to the wall was minimal and has launched an investigation into the incident.