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Volharding 7

Volharding 7

Volharding 7

On September 1, the 86 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Volharding 7 (MMSI: 244710879) ran aground on the IJssel River near Westervoort and Arnhem, Netherlands. The current pulled the Volharding 7 perpendicular to the river blocking all river traffic. Authorities report that the Volharding 7 was unable to free itself and requested assistance. Four tugboats arrived on scene and refloated the tanker-barge.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Calypso

Calypso

On August 22, the 183 meter long combination self propelled barge Calypso and cargo barge Calypso 2 (IMO: 244740744) collided with 136 meter long self-propelled container-barge Sarina (MMSI: 244630697) on the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal off Tiel, Netherlands. The cargo barge Calypso 2 had broken free and drifted into the path of the Sarina. The collision resulted in minor hull damage for both vessels.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Calypso

 

Reports state authorities has launched an investigation into the incident.

Sarina

Opheusdenseveer

Opheusdenseveer

Opheusdenseveer
Photo: gelderlander.nl

On August 6, the 39 meter long ro-ro ferry Opheusdenseveer (MMSI: 244750035) became disabled on the Nederrijn River near Wageningen, Netherlands. The ferry was put out of action when a undisclosed inland vessel had sailed too close to the Opheusdenseveer and become entangled in the guide chains. As the inland vessel continued to proceed the chains dragged the ferry against against a groyne. Both vessels could not be moved blocking traffic on the river. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Update: The Opheusdenseveer was freed and put back in service on August 13.

Opheusdenseveer