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Hannah Luisa

Hannah Luisa

Hannah Luisa
Photo: dumpert.nl

On the afternoon of January 15, the 85 meter long self-propelled barge Hannah Luisa (MMSI: 211587970) allided with a bridge over the IJssel River near Zutphen, Netherlands. The barge was headed to Hengelo from Antwerp when it approached the bridge when it struck some piles near the quay. The vessel then proceeded under the bridge and struck the underside with its antenna. The Hannah Luisa only sustained minor damage when the antenna broke off. Authorities halted traffic over the bridge until engineers could inspect it for damage. Reports state the survey found no damage and traffic resumed a short time later.

No reports of injuries or pollution released. High water and strong currents were suggested as the cause of the incident. Video of the accident can be seen at dumpert.nl

Nijmegen Max

Nijmegen Max

Nijmegen Max
Photo: vmlnieuws.nl

On the night of January 6, the 110 meter long self-propelled container-barge Nijmegen Max (MMSI: 244012151) ran aground on the Maas River near Roermond, Netherlands. The Nijmegen Max was leaving Roermond when it ran up on a breakwater. The bow of the vessel remained firmly stuck while the stern still in the navigation channel. Authorities halted traffic between Linne and Roermond while the barge could be salvaged.

Reports state the Nijmegen Max was able to refloat itself the following day. No reports of injuries or pollution released. This is second accident for the Nijmegen Max within a few months. On September 11, the Nijmegen Max struck the Willems Bridge on the Nieuwe Maas River.

Wiljaco-F

Wiljaco-F

Wiljaco-F
Photo: l1nieuws.nl

On the morning of December 7, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Wiljaco-F (MMSI: 244001214)  had its attached barge sink on the Maas River near Maastricht, Netherlands. The vessels were headed to Stein from Maastricht with a cargo of limestone when the barge broke loose near the entrance to the Julianakanaal. Strong currents pulled the barge free and it drifted until it ran aground and partially sank. Part of the limestone cargo did spill overboard into the waterway. No one was injured from the incident.

Authorities halted traffic between Ternaaien to Limmel.  The 65 meter long workboat Prins 6 (MMSI:244090404) arrived on scene and begun salvage operations. The Prins 6 removed the 1400 tons of cargo of limestone and used pumps to refloat the barge later the same day. Reports state the water level was higher and there was a stronger current during the incident.