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Collision at Terneuzen

Collision at Terneuzen

Ben Gus
Photo: schuttevaer.nl

On the morning of October 9, the 105 meter long self-propelled barge France (MMSI:205331090) collided with the self-propelled barge Ben Gus (MMSI:205384890) on the Western Scheldt in the Westbuitenhaven off Terneuzen, Netherlands. The France was locked into the Westbuitenhaven bound for Antwerp when it collided with the Ben Gus.  The France sustained hull damage with water ingress. No reports of injuries on either vessel.

Reports state tugs assisted both the Ben Gus and France to moorings. Divers were requested and made repairs to the France hull while the Ben Gus cargo was unloaded to another vessel. No reports of pollution released.

 

Saint Philippe

Saint Philippe

Saint Philippe

On the evening of July 28, the 15 meter long, 103 gt fishing vessel Saint Philippe (IMO: 9917440) was damaged in the English Channel off coast of Fort de l’Heurt, France. The Saint Philippe had suffered damage to the engine resulting in a power blackout on the vessel. The trawler requested assistance with the SNSM station in Boulogne-sur-Mer responding.  The 18 meter long SNSM lifeboat Président Jacques Huret (MMSI: 227003610) was dispatched and took the Saint Philippe under tow and proceeded to Boulogne-sur-Mer.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Virginie

Virginie

Virginie
Photo: SNSM

On the morning of July 28, the 19 meter long, 114 gt fishing vessel Virginie (IMO: 8678437) became disabled in the English Channel some 26 nautical miles west of Pointe de la Hague, France. The fishing vessel had run afoul of its nets which got wrapped around its propeller. The Virginie requested assistance with the SNSM lifeboat responding.  The lifeboat took the Virginie under tow and proceed to Cherbourg.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.