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Phoenix

Phoenix

Antverpia 104
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On the morning of September 23, the 15 meter long, 37 ton towboat Phoenix (ENI: 02314304) with the 88 meter long, 3718 ton barge Antverpia 104 struck the Pont des Arches bridge over the Meuse River at Liège, Belgium.  The Antverpia 104 bow struck a pier of the bridge sustaining a significant dent in the hull.  Traffic on the bridge was halted for several hours to inspect the bridge for damage. After the inspection, authorities allowed limited traffic on the bridge to resume with one lane closed.

The cause for the allision is under investigation. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Phoenix

Phoenix

Phoenix
Photo: schuttevaer.nl

The 20 meter long tug Phoenix sank at the Volkerak Lock in Willemstad, Netherlands. The Phoenix had collided with the tanker-barge Imke Deymann resulting in hull damage and water ingress on the Phoenix.  The tug  partially sank leaving only part of its wheelhouse above water. All five crew on the Phoenix were able to escape in time. No reports of injuries. The sunken tug blocked traffic at the lock and authorities placed  booms around the vessel to prevent possible pollution released.  The following day a crane was brought to the scene to raise the Phoenix.

Phoenix Off South Africa

Phoenix Off South Africa

The 164 meter long bulk freighter Phoenix went aground in heavy seas in Christmas Bay near Durban, South Africa.  The Phoenix was under the control of a skelton crew as it was headed to India to be scrapped.   As the vessel encountered rough seas, the crew dropped anchor to ride out the bad weather.  However, the anchor line broke and the vessel began to drift towards shore.  A nearby salvage tug attempted to connect a towline to pull the Phoenix to deeper water, but the weather conditions made it impossible.   Waves were 4 to 6 meters and winds reached up to 30 knots.  Pushed by the waves, the vessel struck bottom some 200 meters from the shore.   The NSRI responded sending out three helicopters who airlifted all 15 crew to safety.   A salvage company has already begun operations, but it is likely the vessel will be cut for scrap where it currently rests.

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