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Collision off Willemstad

Collision off Willemstad

Yakari
Photo: schuttevaer.nl

On the afternoon of August 25, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge El Teide (MMSI: 244660926)  collided with the 62 meter long self-propelled barge Yakari (MMSI: 226002010) on the Hollands Diep near Willemstad, Netherlands.  The El Teide was headed to Sifferdok from Zwijndrecht when it’s bow struck the stern of the Yakari outside the Volkerak locks. The El Teide suffered on minor damage, but the Yakari sustained hull damage along with damage to its steering.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.  There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Gemini

Gemini

Gemini
Photo: bndestem.nl

The 27 meter long towboat Gemini and its barge allided with a railway bridge on the Hollands Diep near Moerdijk, Netherlands. The Gemini and the barge was coming from Gertruidenberg when it struck on of the bridge piers. The vessels remained stuck against the pier until it could be pulled free an hour later.  Traffic on the railway bridge was halted until it was later inspected. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.