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Pegase

Pegase

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Pegase allided with the bridge over the BrusselsScheldt Sea Canal at Grimbergen, Belgium.  The Pegase suffered only minor damage, but the bridge had a cable break causing it to hang unbalanced.   Road traffic over the bridge was halted and two derricks were brought in to help stabilize the bridge until repairs can be made.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Fortunagracht

Fortunagracht

Photo: nieuwsblad.be

The 137 meter long freighter Fortunagracht suffered water ingress while moored at Antwerp, Belgium.  The freighter had suffered a leak in the cargo hold causing the vessel to list to port against the quay.    The local fire brigade along with two tugs assisted keeping the Fortunagracht while the crew made repairs.   Reports state a portion of the cargo had fallen into the hold piercing the hull.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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