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Excellence Baroness

Excellence Baroness

Excellence Baroness
Photo: gelrenieuws.nl

On the night of August 4, the 110 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Excellence Baroness (MMSI: 211498150) allided on the IJssel River near Zutphen, Netherlands. The Excellence Baroness was headed to Basel from Lelystad when it struck the Oude Ijssel Bridge.  The railings on the upper deck were damage as it contacted the underside of the railway bridge. Authorities closed rail traffic between Arnhem and Zutphen so that the bridge could be inspected for damage.  Authorities also detained the Excellence Baroness as the vessel also need inspection before it could continue on it’s journey. There were no reports of injuries and no pollution released.

 

 

 

Hannah Luisa

Hannah Luisa

Hannah Luisa
Photo: dumpert.nl

On the afternoon of January 15, the 85 meter long self-propelled barge Hannah Luisa (MMSI: 211587970) allided with a bridge over the IJssel River near Zutphen, Netherlands. The barge was headed to Hengelo from Antwerp when it approached the bridge when it struck some piles near the quay. The vessel then proceeded under the bridge and struck the underside with its antenna. The Hannah Luisa only sustained minor damage when the antenna broke off. Authorities halted traffic over the bridge until engineers could inspect it for damage. Reports state the survey found no damage and traffic resumed a short time later.

No reports of injuries or pollution released. High water and strong currents were suggested as the cause of the incident. Video of the accident can be seen at dumpert.nl

Vista Mare

Vista Mare

Vista Mare
Photo: 112inbeeld.nl

On December 2, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Vista Mare (MMSI: 244670495) sprung a leak on the IJssel River while berthed at Zutphen, Netherlands. The local fire brigade arrived on scene and found the vessel loaded with 800 tons of ore was sinking.  De-watering pumps were deployed to control the flooding while efforts were made to unload the cargo of ore. When the unloading was completed, the Vista Mare was able to proceed to a shipyard for repairs. No reports of injuries to the 4 crew on board.