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Triangle

Triangle

Triangle
Photo: 112inbeeld.nl

On the late night of August 3, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Triangle (MMSI: 244710133) caught fire on theMarkermeer near Oostvaardersdijk, Lelystad, Netherlands. The Triangle was en route to Schokkerhaven when a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room. The fire produced large amounts of smoke and could not be extinguished by the 6 crew on board. The Triangle requested assistance with the local fire brigade along with the KNRM responding. Several fire engines along with a KNRM lifeboat arrived on site to help fight the blaze. Their combined effort had the fire extinguished in just a short period of time.

Reports stated the fire had caused damage to the engine room and there was initial concern the engine would be inoperable.  However, the Triangle was able to proceed under its own power a few hours later.  Authorities did not state if any there were any injuries caused by the incident. The cause of the fire has not been released.

Dythar

Dythar

Dythar
Photo: infrasite.nl

On the morning of July 30, the 81 meter long self-propelled barge Dythar (MMSI: 244129846) allided on the Scheldt River at Terneuzen, Netherlands. The Dythar was approaching the west lock at Terneuzen when it was struck by another undisclosed vessel. The Dythar then crashed into the lock damaging both the lock and the vessel.  Authorities closed the lock for an hour until emergencies repairs could be completed. Reports state there was some hull damage to both the bow and stern of the Dythar above the waterline.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Rigoletto

Rigoletto

Rigoletto
Photo: schuttevaer.nl

On the afternoon of July 22, the 105 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Rigoletto (MMSI: 244670415) allided on the IJsselmeer at Kornwernerzand, Netherlands. The Rigoletto was headed to Harlingen from Stavoren when it approached the locks at Kornwernerzand. As the passenger ship reached the lock, it struck the lock gates. The bow sustained only slight damage and there were no report of injuries. Authorities allowed the Rigoletto to proceed on its journey, but the locks were closed to traffic for several hours until inspections could be completed.