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Maassluis Collision

Maassluis Collision

Maassluis Collision
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On the early morning of December 5, the 106 meter long, 3850 tonnes self-propelled container-barge River Drone 5 (MMSI: 205565590) collided with the 155 meter long, 13101 dwt container ship Containerships VIII (IMO: 9336244) on the Scheur River near Rotterdam at Maassluis, Netherlands.  Reports state witnesses heard a loud bang as the two vessel struck and 4 empty containers fell overboard into the water and washed up on the riverbank. There were no details to know which vessel lost the containers.  The salvage vessel Hebo Cat 7 was able to recover the lost containers from the river and along the bank.

Both the River Drone 5 and Containerships VIII remained afloat after the incident. No details were released on the extent of damage, or if there were any injuries or pollution released. Reports do state the River Drone 5 did have the bridge manned with a qualified captain at the time of the incident.

 

 

Henjor

Henjor

HENJOR

The 65 meter long self-propelled sand barge  Henjor allided with a bridge over the Nieuwe Maas River near Maassluis, Netherlands.   The Henjor was trying to enter the inner port when the bridge was lowered too early striking the stern of the vessel.   The Henjor suffered damage to its crane and deck equipment while the bridge suffered minor damage.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state the bridge was closed until it can be inspected.

 

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