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Stuck at Rumst

Stuck at Rumst

Nautica
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On May 22, the 67 meter long self-propelled barge Swette (MMSI: 244740259) and the 48 meter long self-propelled barge Nautica (MMSI: 205500090) ran aground at the confluence of the Nete and Rupel Rivers in Rumst, Belgium. The two vessels had become stuck due to low water levels. One vessel was firmly stuck on a bank while the other was stuck by the stern. The water police was alerted to the situation.

Swette
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Reports state the local authority was aware of the sandbank and had asked for a buoy to mark it’s location. They also stated that vessels have run aground regularly in the area. There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.

Nautica Ashore

Nautica Ashore

The 104-meter long self-propelled barge Nautica went aground on the Oostvaarder dam near Almere, Netherlands.  For an unknown reaseon, the vessel veered off course and struck the dam’s causeway.   The Nautica was refloated later with the assistance of several tugs.   All 3 crewmen reported uninjured.   No damage to the vessel or pollution was released. 

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