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Rhein Melodie

Rhein Melodie

Rhein Melodie
Photo: deorkaan.nl

On September 3, the 132 meter long river cruise ship Rhein Melodie (MMSI: 21178140) suffered a fire near a quay on the Voorzaan Canal in Zaandam, Netherlands. Few details are reported on the incident. The fire was reported in the engine room resulting in some damage. No passengers were reported injured and all have departed from the vessel.  Authorities detained the vessel while the crew made repairs.  Reports state the Rhein Melodie departed for Amsterdam under its own power a few days later.

Collision on Scheldt-Rhine Canal

Collision on Scheldt-Rhine Canal

Marten Deymann
Photo: hvzeeland.nl

On September 4, the 135 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Unigas III (MMSI: 269057042) and the 110 meter long, 2500 dwt self-propelled tanker barge Marten Deymann (IMO: 9468516) collided on the Scheldt-Rhine Canal near Rilland, Netherlands. The two vessels struck head on in the outer harbour of the Kreekrak locks.

Both vessels sustained hull damage. The Marten Deymann sustained a large hole in the bow while the Unigas III bow was partially crushed and holed. Both vessels proceed to moor on the south of the locks.

Two passengers on the Marten Deymann were injured and taken to hospital. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of pollution released.

Volharding 7

Volharding 7

Volharding 7

On September 1, the 86 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Volharding 7 (MMSI: 244710879) ran aground on the IJssel River near Westervoort and Arnhem, Netherlands. The current pulled the Volharding 7 perpendicular to the river blocking all river traffic. Authorities report that the Volharding 7 was unable to free itself and requested assistance. Four tugboats arrived on scene and refloated the tanker-barge.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.