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Julien

Julien

Julien
Photo: gelderlander.nl

The 110 meter long self-propelled barge Julien allided with the bridge over the Waal River at Nijmegen, Netherlands. The Julien was en route to Germany with a cargo of coal when it lost its rudder and went adrift. The barge drifted until it crashed into one of the pillars of the bridge.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state that river traffic was not blocked and train traffic over the bridge was allowed, but only at a reduced speed. Authorities have launched a search for the rudder and have started an investigation into the incident.

Pannenkoekenboot 3

Pannenkoekenboot 3

Pannenkoekenboot 3
Photo: omroepgelderland.nl

The 32 meter long passenger vessel Pannenkoekenboot 3 collided with a tanker-barge on the Waal River off Nijmegen, Netherlands. The Pannenkoekenboot 3 was on a river cruise loaded with 50 passengers when it suffered engine failure. The vessel became unmanageable and was headed to collide into a passing tanker-barge loaded with gas.  The master of the Pannenkoekenboot 3 reacted quickly and used the vessel’s bow thruster to avoid a serious collision . The passenger ship did graze against the tanker-barge, but no reports of injuries on either vessel. Reports state hull damage was minor on both vessels. The tanker-barge was able to proceed on its voyage. The Pannenkoekenboot 3 was later towed to  Nijmegen. No pollution was released.

Corteo G

Corteo G

Photo: de Gelderlander
Photo: de Gelderlander

On July 13, 2014, the 80 meter long self-propelled barge Corteo G allided with a railway bridge near Nijmegen, Netherlands on the Maas-Waal canal.  The Corteo G suffered hull damage and water ingress.  The crew requested assistance with the local fire bridge responding.  The fire bridgade was able to bring the flooding under control with pumps.  A boom was placed around the vessel as an oil sheen was spotted around the vessel.  Reports state the pollution came from the vessel’s engine room as it had suffered water ingress.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state there was concern the vessel stability as the Corteo G was fully laden with steel coils.