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Collision on Ghent-Terneuzen

Collision on Ghent-Terneuzen

Ben-Gus
Photo: omroepzeeland.nl

The 84 meter long self-propelled barge Zandkreek collided with the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Ben-Gus on the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal off Terneuzen, Netherlands. The two vessels struck head-on and sustained significant damage. The Ben-Gus had damage to its fuel tank releases fuel oil.  Authorities responded and placed booms around the vessel to contain any pollution released. The Zandkreek was allowed to continue on its voyage to Antwerp. Reports state both vessels will proceed to a shipyard for repairs.  Authorities stated there was a lack of communication between the two barges which lead to the collision. No reports of injuries.

Antje WL 25

Antje WL 25

Antje - WL 25

On February 26, the Antje WL 25 ran aground in the Wadden Sea off Lauwersoog, Netherlands. The KNRM was alerted and dispatched the lifeboat from Lauwersoog to the scene.  The lifeboat made an attempt to pull the trawler free, but strong winds and low tide kept the Antje hard aground.  Not until the following high tide the Antje was able to refloat itself and proceeded to Lauwersoog. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Flandria Seaways

Flandria Seaways

Flandria-Seaways

The 142 meter long ro-ro cargo vessel Flandria Seaways ran aground off Vlaardingen, Netherlands.  The vessel was departing from Vlaardingen when it suffered a breakdown and drifted aground. Three tugs arrived and refloated the Flandria Seaways a few hours later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The cargo vessel continued on its journey to Felixstowe