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Victoria

Victoria

Victoria
Photo: mediatv.nl

On November 7, the 70 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Victoria (MMSI:244670356) caught fire on the North Sea in the Prinses Arianehaven port in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The fire started in the vessel’s wheelhouse with the crew attempting to extinguish the blaze.  One crew member was injured fighting the blaze.  A fireboat along with a KNRM lifeboat came to the aide of the tanker-barge. The crew were safely evacuated off the vessel and taken to a nearby quay. The injured crew member was taken to hospital for treatment. Firefighters would later be transferred to the Victoria where they quickly extinguished the blaze.

The tanker-barge was later berthed at a nearby quay. Damaged to the Victoria and the cause of the blaze has yet to be disclosed. No reports of pollution released.

 

Volharding 17

Volharding 17

Volharding 17
Photo: sikkom.nl

On the morning of November 7, the 86 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Volharding 17 (MMSI: 244602504) allided on the Van Starkenborgh Canal near Dorkwerd, Netherlands. The Volharding 17  was headed to Waalhaven from Delfzijl when it struck the Drokwerder bridge. Both the bow of the tanker-barge and the bridge span was damaged.  Authorities have closed the bridge to road traffic.  The Volharding 17 was able proceed to a nearby mooring. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Volharding 17
Photo: rtvnoord.nl

Authorities have stated that weather conditions may have been a factor in the incident.  The area had been enveloped in dense fog prior to the allision. Reports stated the bridge was also only partially open at the time. Local news state that bridge strikes are quite common as there have been 40 strikes over the last 25 years.

 

Zuidenwind

Zuidenwind

Zuidenwind
Photo: hardnieuws.nl

On the afternoon of November 5, the 90 meter long self-propelled barge Zuidenwind (MMSI: 244730834) allided on the Zuid-Willemsvaart Canal in Weert, Netherlands. The Zuidenwind was bound for Born when it there was an incident with a personal watercraft causing the vessel to strike a bridge over the canal. Both the Zuidenwind and the bridge sustained damage from the incident.

The Zuidenwind was still seaworthy and was able to proceed under its own power to Limburg. The bridge was raised allowing the barge to pass, but was unable to completely lower again. Authorities had to close road traffic while the extent of damage was being assessed. The incident is under investigation.