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Lutece

Lutece

Lutece
Photo: dordtcentraal.nl

On the morning of January 13, a fire broke out on the 74 meter long self-propelled barge Lutece (MMSI: 226007760) on the Oude Maas River at Dordrecht, Netherlands. The Lutece had been moored at Keizershof when smoke could be seen coming from the vessel. The local fire brigade along with the KNRM were alerted and found insulation material on the Lutece had caught fire. Authorities were quickly able to extinguish the blaze.  Fortunately, the fire did not spread to other vessels moored next to the Lutece. No reports of injuries.

At the time of the fire, there were no crew onboard the Lutece. No reports if this incident will be investigated by authorities.

Isabel

Isabel

Isabel
Photo: twitter

On January 14, the 90 meter long self-propelled barge Isabel caught fire after an explosion while berthed at Dordrecht, Netherlands.  The vessel was to undergo an inspection when an explosion occurred in a technical space resulting in a fire.  The local fire brigade was alerted and were able to quickly bring the fire under control. No reports of injuries.

 

Attesa

Attesa

Attesa
Photo: KNRM

The 110 meter long self-propelled barge Attesa caught fire  while on the Outer Maas off Dordrecht, Netherlands. The fire started in the bow thruster compartment while the vessel was en route to Antwerp from Dordrecht.  The crew alerted authorities who dispatched a fire boat along with the KNRM lifeboat.  The lifeboat and fire boat crews were able to bring the fire under control. No reports of injuries to the three crew on the Attesa. The Attesa was assisted to Dordrecht by port authorities.