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Bridge Sensation

Bridge Sensation

The 135 meter long container / self-propelled barge Sensation allided with the Willems Bridge on the New Maas River at Rotterdam, Netherlands.  The vessel attempted to pass under the bridge, but the empty containers contacted the bridge, broke free and fell overboard.  Several containers were towed to a nearby quay while others sank.  The bridge was closed to vehicle traffic while inspectors checked the bridge for damage.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.  Reports state the master of the Sensation misjudged the clearance as the direct cause of the allision.  Authorities have started an investigation into the incident.

More photos at vk.nl

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Piz Everest

Piz Everest

The 102 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Piz Everest became disabled on the Maas River near Botlek Rotterdam, Netherlands.   The Piz Everest suffered water ingress in the engine room and requested assistance.  Two vessels from the port authority were dispatched with pumps.   The pumps were able to keep the water ingress under control and the Piz Everest was towed to AVR Botlek.   No reports of injuries.

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Spido II

Spido II

The 55 meter long self propelled tanker-barge Spido II became disabled on the Maas River near the locks at Belfeld, Netherlands.   The Spido II dropped anchor just above the weir to wait for repairs.  When the vessel attempted the raise the anchor, it found the current too strong.   Divers were requested, but the crew were able to cut the anchor chain using a grinder.   Two vessels then pulled the Spido II to a nearby dock.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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