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Omega

Omega

Omega
Photo: goorsnieuws.nl

On the evening of November 12, the 108.5 meter long self-propelled barge Omega (MMSI: 244770363) caught fire on the Twentekanaal at the port of Goor, Netherlands. The Omega was hauling a cargo of scrap metal when a fire broke out in the cargo.  The vessel berthed at a quay where the local fire brigade were called to fight the blaze. Firefighters deployed a crane over the vessel and spray foam over the burning cargo until the fire was brought under control.

No reports of injuries to the crew of the Omega or the fire fighters. The extent of damage was not disclosed.

Nieuwe Maas

Nieuwe Maas

Nieuwe Maas
Photo: ad.nl

On the night of November 9, the 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Nieuwe Maas (MMSI: 244316022) ran aground on the Waal while en route to Rotterdam. The master of the Nieuwe Maas had suffered a medical emergency before it stranded up on a crib off Vuren, Netherlands. The vessel sustained significant hull damage to its bow and became firmly stuck on the crib. The local fire brigade responded and found the master of the Nieuwe Maas unresponsive. Attempts by the fire fighters to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.  Authorities would later report the master had died from natural causes.

Reports state the Nieuwe Maas was later pulled off the crib and refloated the next morning. Reports state the vessel was taken a shipyard for repairs. No reports of pollution released.

Catharina 5

Catharina 5

Catharina 5
Photo: eemskrant.nl

On the morning of November 7, the 17 meter long towboat Catharina 5 (MMSI: 244650935) caught fire while berthed on the Eemskanaal in Farmsum, Netherlands. The local fire brigade arrived on scene and found the smoke emitting from the vessel. The responders inspected the vessel and ventilated the towboat of smoke. No reports of injuries and damage to the Catharina 5 was minimal. No reports of pollution released.