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Ijsseldelta

Ijsseldelta

Ijssseldelta
Photo: ndr.de

On the afternoon of June 4, the 99 meter long, 4469 dwt suction dredger Ijsseldelta (IMO: 7737690) allided with a bridge on the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Lingen, Germany. The Ijsseldelta was headed for Meppen when the starboard side of the foreship struck the the bridge.  The impact caused a main girder to crack and collapse. Authorities quickly closed the bridge as there was a risk the entire bridge may collapse into the canal. There were no injuries reported.

Reports state the bridge was initially inspected and found that the bridge could not be quickly repaired. One report estimated that the damage to the bridge may result in damage in the millions of euros. The water police conducted an investigation and found the area was safe enough to allow river traffic to continue. The cause of the allision was under investigation. Authorities did not. explain why the dredger had not lowered itself enough to pass safely pass under the bridge. The Ijsseldelta was allowed to proceed on to a harbour in Lingen-Holthausen.

 

Janna

Janna

Janna
Photo: noz.de

The 70 meter long self-propelled barge Janna caught fire on the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Lingen, Germany.  The fire started in the forward cargo hold when an exhaust pipe ignited the cargo of sugar beet pellets. The crew attempted to extinguish the blaze when the local fire brigade arrived.  With twenty men, the fire fighters were able to contain the fire and removed any smoldering cargo. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  

Saeftinge

Saeftinge

Saeftinge
Photo: wn.de

The 82 meter long self-propelled barge Saeftinge allided with a bridge over the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Altenrheine, Germany. The unloaded Saeftinge was en route to Bergeshövede from Spelle  when it’s wheelhouse struck the bridge.  The wheelhouse was destroyed, but the bridge was undamaged.  No reports of injuries to the two crew on board.  The Saeftinge proceeded to a nearby quay for temporary repairs.