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Ohf 32

Ohf 32

Ohf 32

The 64 meter long dredger Ohf 32 caught fire on the Rhine between Nierstein and Nackenheim, Germany. The Ohf 32 had been moored alongside two barges when the fire broke out. The dredger was engulf in dark plumes of smoke forcing a halt to traffic to a nearby highway. The crew attempted to put out the blaze for an hour when two crew had to be taken ashore due to smoke inhalation. The local fire brigade arrived on scene and fought the blaze from the shoreline. No reports of pollution released.

Hansita V

Hansita V

Hansita V
Photo: indianexpress.com

The 95 meter long, 5324 dwt hopper dredger Hansita V ran aground near Kollam, India. Strong winds caused the vessel’s anchor to drag and the Hansita V ran ashore on Mundakkal beach.  No reports of injuries. The dredger had been at anchor off Kollam since 2013 and no reports of any crew on board at the time of the incident. Reports state the owners have asked local authorities to refloat the dredger and move it further off the coast.

Ruyter

Ruyter

Ruyter
Photo: tugspotters.com

The 82 meter long hopper dredger Ruyter became disabled off Dishoek, Netherlands. The Ruyter had suffered engine failure and required assistance. Two tugs were dispatched and towed the Ruyter to Flushing where it berthed in the Walcheren Canal. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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