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Naima

Naima

Naima
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On July 23, the 85 meter long, 1626 dwt self-propelled tanker-barge Naima (IMO: 9485966) allided with the Elsfleth railway bridge over the Hunte river. The Naima was proceeding with 3000 tons of biodiesel fuel when it struck the bridge as it attempted to pass underneath. The Naima sustained significant damage as the bridge house was completed destroyed. The master and one crewman on the Naima sustained slight injuries.

The railway bridge was also badly damaged. The Elsfleth bridge was actually a temporary bridge.  It had only been in operation since April 2024 after the original bridge had be struck by another vessel in February and declared damaged beyond repair. The temporary bridge was fixed and only allowed vessels to pass underneath when water levels allowed. Reports state all rail traffic has been halted as the bridge is unusable.

The incident is under investigation by the water police.

Eiltank

Eiltank

Eiltank 6

The 86 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Eiltank 6 allided with a bridge on the Hunte River at Elsfleth, Germany.  The equipment on bridge suffered significant damage estimated around 50,000 Euros.  The Eiltank 6 suffered minor damage to its port railing and navigation light.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Eiltank 6 was able to make repairs and proceeded to Bremen.

 

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Regina

Regina

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Regina allided with a bridge on the Hunte River at Elsfleth, Germany.  The top of the vessel’s wheelhouse was torn off.   The railway bridge was undamaged.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   The water police detained the Regina until the vessel could be inspected.   Authorities state the master of the Regina had misjudge the height underneath the bridge.

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