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Amadeus Classic

Amadeus Classic

Amadeus Classic
Photo: rtvnoord.nl

On July 25, the 110 meter long river cruise ship Amadeus Classic allided with a bridge over the Van Starkenborgh Canal in Aduard, Netherlands.  The Amadeus Classic was attempting to pass under the bridge when its rails on the top deck struck the underside of the bridge. The bridge sustained minimal damage, but the rails on the cruise ship were twisted and crushed.  No reports of injures or pollution released.  Reports state the water level in the canal was 20 centimeters higher than normal levels, but within normal operating conditions.

 

Myrte

Myrte

Myrte
Photo: schuttevaer.nl

On July 19, the 122 meter long cargo vessel Myrte ran aground off Sluiskil, Netherlands. The Myrte was en route to Ghent from Tornio when it veered off course on the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal.  Tugs were dispatched and pulled the Myrte free a short time later. The Myrte proceeded to Ghent where it berthed and inspected for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Commando

Commando

Commando
Photo: schuttevaer.nl

The 19.7 meter long tugboat Commando and the 17 meter long sailing vessel Sera sank on the Oude Maas near the Botlek Bridge at Hoogvliet.  The Commando was towing the Sera to a shipyard in Numansdorp when both vessels sank.  There was no one on the Sera, but the 2 crew on the Commando found themselves in the water.  A passing boat rescued the two crew.  Reports do not state which vessel sank first, but the assumption was the Sera was in poor condition and sank first and pulled the Commando down.  No reports of injuries.  Authorities dispatched a response team and divers to the scene.