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Recall: Najaden

Recall: Najaden

Photos: Shipspotting.com

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.

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Jade

Jade

The 135 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge allided with a bridge piling on the Maas River at Rotterdam, Netherlands.  The Jade suffered significant damage with the vessel’s hull holed and water ingress.  The barge was able proceed through the lock to Rozenburg.   Local rescue services were on site and help with stabilizing and de-watering the vessel.   No reports of injuries.

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Bridge Sensation

Bridge Sensation

The 135 meter long container / self-propelled barge Sensation allided with the Willems Bridge on the New Maas River at Rotterdam, Netherlands.  The vessel attempted to pass under the bridge, but the empty containers contacted the bridge, broke free and fell overboard.  Several containers were towed to a nearby quay while others sank.  The bridge was closed to vehicle traffic while inspectors checked the bridge for damage.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.  Reports state the master of the Sensation misjudged the clearance as the direct cause of the allision.  Authorities have started an investigation into the incident.

More photos at vk.nl

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