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Nijmegen Max

Nijmegen Max

Nijmegen Max
Photo: vmlnieuws.nl

On the night of January 6, the 110 meter long self-propelled container-barge Nijmegen Max (MMSI: 244012151) ran aground on the Maas River near Roermond, Netherlands. The Nijmegen Max was leaving Roermond when it ran up on a breakwater. The bow of the vessel remained firmly stuck while the stern still in the navigation channel. Authorities halted traffic between Linne and Roermond while the barge could be salvaged.

Reports state the Nijmegen Max was able to refloat itself the following day. No reports of injuries or pollution released. This is second accident for the Nijmegen Max within a few months. On September 11, the Nijmegen Max struck the Willems Bridge on the Nieuwe Maas River.

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.