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Collision at Rotterdam

Collision at Rotterdam

The 110 meter long tanker Galileo and 135 meter long, 4120 dwt tanker Zuidzee collided near the Kreekrak Lock at Rotterdam, Netherlands.   The two tankers were approaching the lock in poor visibility when they collided head-on.  Both the Galileo and Zuidzee suffered significant damage to their hull on the port side.  A third vessel was forced to run aground to avoid collision with the two vessels. The 110 meter long tanker Mezzoforte, loaded with ethylbenzene, was able to steer clear of the other vessels, but went aground on the nearby shoreline.   The Mezzoforte was later pulled off and will be inspected by divers.  Both the Galileo and Zuidzee were detained by the water police.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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RiverZZ Burned

RiverZZ Burned

The 88 meter, 225 ton, passenger ship RiverZZ caught fire while moored in Rotterdam, Netherlands.  The was vessel recently renovated with five meeting rooms allowing space for 1800 people on board.  The cause of the fire is unknown.   Reports state the damage was severe and the vessel is a total loss.   No one was on board the ship at the time and no reports of injuries.

 

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Fire on Le Tai

Fire on Le Tai

The 169 meter long, 22,318 dwt freighter Le Tai suffered a fire in it’s hold while moored at the Rhenus Terminal at Rotterdam, Netherlands.  The fire broke out in the hold which contained a cargo of aluminum releasing dense smoke.   The crew contacted the local fire rescue who were able to extinguish the blaze quickly.   Reports state the cargo was removed from the hold to allow for inspection.    No reports of injuries.

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