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Collision on the Don

Collision on the Don

Maia
Photo: kuban.tv

On September 5, the 141 meter long, 5600 dwt tanker Maia (IMO: 9417050) collided with the 112 meter long, 3332 dwt cargo vessel Phrygia (IMO: 8842583) on the Don River near Azov, Russia. The two vessels were passing on the river when they collided.  Both the Maia and Phrygia sustained some mechanical damage, but there were no injuries or pollution released. The two vessels will be inspected by authorities. An investigation has been launched into the circumstances of the incident.

Phrygia

Collision on Scheldt-Rhine Canal

Collision on Scheldt-Rhine Canal

Marten Deymann
Photo: hvzeeland.nl

On September 4, the 135 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Unigas III (MMSI: 269057042) and the 110 meter long, 2500 dwt self-propelled tanker barge Marten Deymann (IMO: 9468516) collided on the Scheldt-Rhine Canal near Rilland, Netherlands. The two vessels struck head on in the outer harbour of the Kreekrak locks.

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Both vessels sustained hull damage. The Marten Deymann sustained a large hole in the bow while the Unigas III bow was partially crushed and holed. Both vessels proceed to moor on the south of the locks.

Two passengers on the Marten Deymann were injured and taken to hospital. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of pollution released.

Danube-Sulina Canal Collision

Danube-Sulina Canal Collision

Photo: reporteris.roOn August 28, the 126 meter long, 7321 dwt cargo vessel Sundry (IMO: 9045651) collided with the 118 meter long, 7732 dwt tanker Mazu Xiao (IMO: 9503940) on the Danube-Sulina Canal in Romania.  The Sundry loaded with more than 6,200 tons of barley had suffered a power blackout after engine failure. The vessel attempted to do an emergency anchorage, but was unable to complete it before blocking the path of the passing Mazu Xiao loaded with 6620 tons of diesel fuel from Constanta to Izmail. The Mazu Xiao attempted to veer pass the Sundry but ended up scraping against the hull.

Sundry
Photo: Stiripesurse.ro

 

The Sundry sustained damage on the stern  starboard hull above the waterline. The Mazu Xiao sustained a large gash along its starboard hull. The Mazu Xiao proceeded to an anchorage off Tulcea, Romania for inspection. The Sundry remained moored at Sulina for inspection. No reports of injuries or pollution released.