The 110 meter long self-propelled barge Uniqueship suffered an explosion and fire while at Rotterdam, Netherlands. Two crewmen were caught in the explosion with one jumping into the water. Both men suffered injuries to the arms, legs and back. Both crewmen were rescued and taken to hospital. The local fire brigade arrived on scene and extinguished the fire. No further details reported.
The 135 meter long self-propelled barge Sarina allided with the underside of a bridge at Rotterdam, Netherlands. The barge remained stuck to the bridge for a short period before it was able to refloat itself. Local authorities inspected the bridge and stated the damage was minimal. The Sarina was later allowed to proceed upstream. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
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On June 2, 2010, the Caland Bridge in the port area of Rotterdam was lowered on the 105 meter long, 3826 dwt freighter Najaden (alt. name Najland) while the vessel was outward bound in ballast in the Caland Canai. The Najaden was following a car carrier under the bridge, when the bridge was lowered too early and hit the superstructure. The bridge keeper did not notice the Najaden and lowered the remote operated bridge too early until it struck straight down onto the Najaden’s standard compass bridge. Everything on the roof top was destroyed. The funnel and the exhaust gas pipes were blocked causing the vessel to go dead in the water. The vessel was out of service 8 weeks for repairs.
Video cameras caught the incident below.
More photos of the damage from Shipspotting.com.
