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Nijmegen Max

Nijmegen Max

Nijmegen Max
Photo: nt.nl

On September 11, the 110 meter long self-propelled container barge Nijmegen Max (MMSI: 244012151) allided with the Willems Bridge on the Nieuwe Maas River in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Nijmegen Max loaded with containers attempted to pass under the bridge when there was a loud bang. Reports state that five upper containers on the vessel had struck the underside of the bridge and followed by falling overboard . The Willems Bridge sustained some minor damage and some damage to its lighting.

The Nijmegen Max proceeded to a mooring at Noordereiland. No reports of injuries. Authorities have dispatched a team to assist in recovering the empty containers. The cause of the allision is under investigation. Reports state the Nijmegen Max may have been overloaded or had misjudged the height of the containers to pass safely under the bridge.

 

 

Rhein Melodie

Rhein Melodie

Rhein Melodie
Photo: deorkaan.nl

On September 3, the 132 meter long river cruise ship Rhein Melodie (MMSI: 21178140) suffered a fire near a quay on the Voorzaan Canal in Zaandam, Netherlands. Few details are reported on the incident. The fire was reported in the engine room resulting in some damage. No passengers were reported injured and all have departed from the vessel.  Authorities detained the vessel while the crew made repairs.  Reports state the Rhein Melodie departed for Amsterdam under its own power a few days later.

Collision on Scheldt-Rhine Canal

Collision on Scheldt-Rhine Canal

Marten Deymann
Photo: hvzeeland.nl

On September 4, the 135 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Unigas III (MMSI: 269057042) and the 110 meter long, 2500 dwt self-propelled tanker barge Marten Deymann (IMO: 9468516) collided on the Scheldt-Rhine Canal near Rilland, Netherlands. The two vessels struck head on in the outer harbour of the Kreekrak locks.

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Both vessels sustained hull damage. The Marten Deymann sustained a large hole in the bow while the Unigas III bow was partially crushed and holed. Both vessels proceed to moor on the south of the locks.

Two passengers on the Marten Deymann were injured and taken to hospital. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of pollution released.