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Georg Essberger

Georg Essberger

Georg Essberger
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The 100 meter long chemical tanker Georg Essberger allided with the quay near Hoek van Holland, Netherlands.  The tanker had suffered a power blackout while proceeding to the North Sea when the main engine failed. The crew attempted to do an emergency anchoring, but the Georg Essberger was unable to stop before it’s bow struck the quay.  The bow suffered a gash, but no water ingress. The quay sustained some damage as well. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Georg Essberger was later taken under tow to Rotterdam.

Collision on Maas

Collision on Maas

The  129 meter long, 8260 dwt container ship Pantonio collided with the 366 meter long CMA CGM Alaska at the entrance to the Maas River near Hoek van Holland, Netherlands.   The Pantonio suffered damage to its bow while the CMA CGM Alaska suffered damage including a gash at the waterline.  The collision was caused when the Pantonio suffered a power blackout and lost steering.   Both vessels returned to the Caland Canal.   No one was injured and no reports of pollution being released.

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Orion Fire

Orion Fire

The pilot vessel Orion had a fire in the engine room while at the Berg harbour in Voek van Holland, Netherlands.   Local fire rescue crews were called out and were able to extinguish the blaze.   No reports of injuries.