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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.

Collision on the Markermeer

Collision on the Markermeer

The 100 meter long self-propelled barge Alexander collided with the 85 meter long, 1461 dwt self-propelled tanker-barge Mercator on Lake Markermeer, Netherlands.  The Alexander suffered damage a one meter hole to its hull above the waterline.   The Mercator suffered little to no damage.   There were no injuries on either vessel.   The Alexander was escorted to Lelystad by authorities.    The Alexander had a cargo of sand at the time of the incident.  No reports of pollution being released.

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