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Collision near the Kreekrak Locks

Collision near the Kreekrak Locks

Nicky
Photo: flows.be

On the afternoon of April 2, the 86 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Nicky (IMO: 9496484) was in a collision on Scheldt-Rhine Canal with the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Volturno (MSSI: 244660954) just outside of the Kreekrak Locks in Reimerswaal, Netherlands. The Volturno‘s bow struck the Nicky hull amidships. The Nicky‘s port hull was holed above the water line while the bow of the Volturno suffered bow damage. No reports of pollution released.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. There has been no disclosure if anyone was injured from the incident. The Nicky remained berthed near the locks while the Volturno proceed to berth in Antwerp.

 

Collision on Scheldt-Rhine Canal

Collision on Scheldt-Rhine Canal

Marten Deymann
Photo: hvzeeland.nl

On September 4, the 135 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Unigas III (MMSI: 269057042) and the 110 meter long, 2500 dwt self-propelled tanker barge Marten Deymann (IMO: 9468516) collided on the Scheldt-Rhine Canal near Rilland, Netherlands. The two vessels struck head on in the outer harbour of the Kreekrak locks.

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Both vessels sustained hull damage. The Marten Deymann sustained a large hole in the bow while the Unigas III bow was partially crushed and holed. Both vessels proceed to moor on the south of the locks.

Two passengers on the Marten Deymann were injured and taken to hospital. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of pollution released.

Scheldt-Rhine Canal Collision

Scheldt-Rhine Canal Collision

Isala
Photo: nos.nl

On October 2, the 110 meter long passenger ship Amelia collided with the 80 meter long, 1121 ton self-propelled barge Isala on the Scheldt-Rhine Canal near Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands. The Isala, loaded with 1050 ton cargo of salt, had become disabled on the Scheldt-Rhine Canal after suffering a technical fault. The crew of the Isala could not control the barge which went perpendicular to the fairway. The Amelia was unable to slow down in time before it struck the Isala amidships. The Isala sustained water ingress and sank within 10 minutes. The two crew from the Isala were rescued from the water by the Amelia. Traffic on the Scheldt-Rhine Canal was diverted to alternate routes as the sunken Isala blocked the canal. Authorities placed booms around the wreck as diesel fuel sheen was visible.  Reports state the Isala will be salvaged.