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Kaiserberg

Kaiserberg

Photo: gelderlander.nl

The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Kaiserberg collided with the self-propelled barge Anna on the IJssel near Zutphen, Netherlands.  The Kaiserberg had become disabled due to a power failure and drifted onto the right river bank.   The current pulled the Kaiserberg perpendicular swinging the vessel into the path of the Anna.   The Kaiserberg suffered damage to its stern while the Anna suffered damage to its bow.  No reports of injuries on either vessel.   Traffic was blocked on the IJssel for a short period until  tugs were requested to refloat the Kaiserberg and tow it to Eefde.   The Kaisenberg was loaded with 1200 tons of feed while the Anna was loaded with salt at the time of the collision.

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Hamburg

Hamburg

The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Hamburg went aground on the Ijssel River near Zutphen, Netherlands.   The vessel was riding high as it was proceeding with no cargo when it approached a bridge.   The vessel would not be able to pass safely underneath the bridge when the Hamburg suffered an engine failure.   The master swerved the Hamburg away from the bridge and went aground.   The Hamburg was refloated later the same day.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

More Information at omroepgelderland.nl

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