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Victoria

Victoria

Victoria
Photo: mediatv.nl

On November 7, the 70 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Victoria (MMSI:244670356) caught fire on the North Sea in the Prinses Arianehaven port in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The fire started in the vessel’s wheelhouse with the crew attempting to extinguish the blaze.  One crew member was injured fighting the blaze.  A fireboat along with a KNRM lifeboat came to the aide of the tanker-barge. The crew were safely evacuated off the vessel and taken to a nearby quay. The injured crew member was taken to hospital for treatment. Firefighters would later be transferred to the Victoria where they quickly extinguished the blaze.

The tanker-barge was later berthed at a nearby quay. Damaged to the Victoria and the cause of the blaze has yet to be disclosed. No reports of pollution released.

 

Barge Fire in Maashaven

Barge Fire in Maashaven

Barge Fire
Photo: rijnmond.nl

On the morning of May 27, a barge caught fire on the Nieuwe Maas River while berthed at Maashaven in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The fire ignited in a barge containing household waste resulting in clouds of smoke from the hold. Area residents were asked to keep windows and doors closed from the smoke. The local fire brigade and the 28 meter long fireboat RPA 10 were called to the scene. Their efforts got the fire under control a short time later and the blaze was extinguished within a few hours.

No reports of injuries.  Damage to the barge from the fire was not disclosed. The barge would be later towed to Rozenburg where the waste cargo is to be unloaded.

 

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.