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Waldpoarte

Waldpoarte

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Waldpoarte suffered a fire on the Ijssel River near Skûlenboarch, Netherlands.  Local firefighters were called in to fight the blaze.  The crews used foam which was able to extinguish the fire in a few hours.  The fire disabled the Waldpoarte and a tug was requested to take the barge under tow.   No reports of injuries.

More photos at 112-nof.nl

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Landegge Aground

Landegge Aground

The 86 meter long, 1489 dwt tanker-barge Landegge went aground on the Ijssel River near Olst, Netherlands.   The Landegge loaded with 1000 metric tons of benzol became stuck due to the low water levels.  River traffic was halted as another tanker was brought to the scene so the cargo could be lightered.  Later that day a tug was able to pull the Landegge free and towed it further down river where lightering will continue.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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