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Speranza

Speranza

Speranza
Photo: nos.nl

On November 27, the 80 meter long self-propelled barge Speranza (MMSI: 244670229) ran aground on the IJssel near Westervoort, Netherlands. The Speranza loaded with sand and gravel had stranded due to undisclosed reasons and sustained water ingress. The local fire brigade responded to the scene and used pumps to de-water the vessel.  Authorities had to halt traffic until the Speranza was refloated. The vessel later proceeded two kilometers north of the incident location where it will be inspected. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

View a video of the incident on nos.nl

Stella Maris

Stella Maris

Stella Maris
Photo: rijnmond.nl

The 24 meter long self-propelled barge Stella Maris caught fire on the IJssel at Capelle upon the IJssel, Netherlands. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room while it was proceeding to Rotterdam.  The fire quickly spread through the vessel and engulfed the wheelhouse.  A workboat pushed the Stella Maris to the shore where local fire brigade and boats extinguished the blaze.  The sole person on board was rescued without any injuries.

 

The full extent of damage to the vessel had not been reported.  The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Tokaj 2

Tokaj 2

Tokaj 2

The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Tokaj 2 allided with a railroad bridge over IJssel River near Zutphen, Netherlands. The wheelhouse of the Tokaj 2 was torn off, but no one was injured in the incident. Rail traffic was halted while the bridge until it was inspected. No reports of damage to the bridge or pollution released.