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Ijsseldelta

Ijsseldelta

Ijssseldelta
Photo: ndr.de

On the afternoon of June 4, the 99 meter long, 4469 dwt suction dredger Ijsseldelta (IMO: 7737690) allided with a bridge on the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Lingen, Germany. The Ijsseldelta was headed for Meppen when the starboard side of the foreship struck the the bridge.  The impact caused a main girder to crack and collapse. Authorities quickly closed the bridge as there was a risk the entire bridge may collapse into the canal. There were no injuries reported.

Reports state the bridge was initially inspected and found that the bridge could not be quickly repaired. One report estimated that the damage to the bridge may result in damage in the millions of euros. The water police conducted an investigation and found the area was safe enough to allow river traffic to continue. The cause of the allision was under investigation. Authorities did not. explain why the dredger had not lowered itself enough to pass safely pass under the bridge. The Ijsseldelta was allowed to proceed on to a harbour in Lingen-Holthausen.

 

Janna

Janna

Janna
Photo: noz.de

The 70 meter long self-propelled barge Janna caught fire on the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Lingen, Germany.  The fire started in the forward cargo hold when an exhaust pipe ignited the cargo of sugar beet pellets. The crew attempted to extinguish the blaze when the local fire brigade arrived.  With twenty men, the fire fighters were able to contain the fire and removed any smoldering cargo. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  

Alpsray Explosion

Alpsray Explosion

The 1125 ts inland tanker Alpsray exploded while berthed at the BP refinery at Lingen, Germany.   The Alpsray was being loaded with premium fuel when a fire broke out.   The fire quickly enveloped the Alpsray and there were several explosions.    The five crew members on board the Alpsray were safely rescued.   One crewman had to be treated for minor injuries.    Local firefighters were able to get the fire under control using an extinguishing foam.     Reports state traffic on the Dortmund-Ems Canal had to be stopped due to this incident.   Initial estimates state the damage will be in the millions.   Pollution has been released.   The cause of the explosion is not known, but negligent arson is suspected.

Link to a video from Germany

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