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Regina Fluminium 2

Regina Fluminium 2

Regina Fluminium 2
Photo: gelderlander.nl

On the evening of December 7, the 44 meter long ro-ro passenger cable ferry Regina Fluminium 2 (MMSI: 244830776) became disabled on the Nederrijn River near Eck en Wiel, Netherlands.  The Regina Fluminium 2 had been dislodged when an inland vessel allided with the ferry’s cables.  Damage to the cables caused the ferry to be rudderless.  Authorities were alerted and assisted getting the ferry moored to the Amerongen side of the river.  There the few vehicles and passengers were disembarked.  No reports of injuries.

Reports state the ferry was taken out of service while the cables could be repaired. There was no damage to the ferry and no pollution was released. The name of the inland vessel which struck the cables was not disclosed.

 

Alaska

Alaska

Alaska
Photo: ed.nl

On the afternoon of November 24, the 105 meter long self-propelled barge Alaska (MMSI: 205384190) caught fire on the Nieuwe Merwede at Werkendam, Netherlands. The Alaska had been berthed at a shipyard when a fire was started by workers on the aft of the vessel.  The fire quickly spread into the interior resulting in dense smoke. The local fire brigade, fire boats and a KNRM lifeboat responded to the blaze. Reports state the fire was quickly got under control.  The extent of damage was not disclosed.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

DN97

DN97

DN97

On the evening of November 20, the 17 meter long tender DN97 (MMSI: 205654000) collided with a barge (name not disclosed) in Terneuzen, Netherlands. Reports state the tender sustained significant damage inside the vessel. The tender was taken under tow by the 10 meter long tug Hendrik 7 (MMSI: 244690858) the following day. The vessels proceeded to Zelzate where the DN97 would be repaired. Damage to the barge or any injuries was not disclosed.  No further details reported.

Hendrik 7