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Collision on Western Scheldt

Collision on Western Scheldt

Seatrout
Photo: twitter

The 225 meter long, 68789 dwt bulk carrier Usolie collided with the 188 meter long, 40600 dwt tanker Seatrout on the Western Scheldt near Bath, Netherlands.  Both vessels were headed downstream from Antwerp in ballast with the Seatrout headed for Ust-Luga while the Usolie was bound for Klaipeda. The Seatrout had not maintained enough distance where the channel narrowed and was struck at the stern by the Usolie.  The Usolie sustained only minor damage and was allowed to continue on its voyage. The Seatrout was nudged out of the fairway and went aground on a mud bank. The vessel requested assistance with 4 tugs responding. The tugs waited until high tide before pulling the Seatrout free. Traffic was halted for vessels over 200 meters long and fishing was prohibited during the incident.

The Seatrout was towed to Vlissingen for inspection for damage.  No reports of injuries on either vessel.

Helena Cora

Helena Cora

Helena Cora
Photo: knrm

On September 12, the 73 meter long self-propelled barge Helena Cora ran aground near the locks at Ritthem, Netherlands. The Helena Cora was en route to Antwerp with a cargo of aluminum blocks. After it passed through the locks, the barge developed a sharp list to starboard.  Fearing the Helena Cora would capsize or sink, the vessel’s master alerted the authorities and drove the barge onto a sandbank. KNRM lifeboats, tugboats and a pilot boat were dispatched to the scene. The pilot boat was able to safely transfer 3 persons off the Helena Cora. Assisted by the tugs and lifeboats, the Helena Cora was able to right itself.  Tugs later pulled the Helena Cora free on the rising tide. No reports of injuries.

Begonia Seaways

Begonia Seaways

Begonia Seaways
Photo: pzc.nl

The 230 meter long, 14424 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Begonia Seaways ran aground on the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal near Terneuzen, Netherlands. The vessel was en route to Ghent when it suffered a mechanical fault and struct the canal embankment. The vessel requested assistance with authorities stopping traffic on the canal and dispatching several tugs to the scene. The tugs were able to refloat the Begonia Seaways and escorted the cargo vessel to a nearby quay later the same day.  No reports of injuries.  No further details reported to the extent of damage or if any pollution was released in the incident.