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Triangle

Triangle

Triangle
Photo: 112inbeeld.nl

On the late night of August 3, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Triangle (MMSI: 244710133) caught fire on theMarkermeer near Oostvaardersdijk, Lelystad, Netherlands. The Triangle was en route to Schokkerhaven when a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room. The fire produced large amounts of smoke and could not be extinguished by the 6 crew on board. The Triangle requested assistance with the local fire brigade along with the KNRM responding. Several fire engines along with a KNRM lifeboat arrived on site to help fight the blaze. Their combined effort had the fire extinguished in just a short period of time.

Reports stated the fire had caused damage to the engine room and there was initial concern the engine would be inoperable.  However, the Triangle was able to proceed under its own power a few hours later.  Authorities did not state if any there were any injuries caused by the incident. The cause of the fire has not been released.

Lelystad Lock Collision

Lelystad Lock Collision

Noordereiland
Photo: omroepflevoland.nl

On February 13, the 60 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Noordereiland collided with the 64 meter long, 1469 dwt cargo vessel Bonita in the Houtrib Lock in Lelystad, Netherlands. The Bonita had entered the lock and was unable to slow down before it struck the stern of the Noordereiland. The tanker-barge sustained significant damage, but no reports of injuries or pollution released on either vessel. Authorities detained both vessels until an investigation into the incident could be completed. Reports state the Bonita had just returned back into services after repairs from an earlier grounding.

 

Confianza

Confianza

Confianza

On June 4, the 64 meter long self-propelled barge Confianza allided with the lock gate at Lelystad, Netherlands. The Confianza was departing from the lock when the gates began to close. The gates struck the side of the Confianza trapping the vessel. The Confianza sustained only minimal damage. There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Confianza was later freed a few hours later.