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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.


Factofour

Factofour

Photo: bndestem.nl

The 135 meter long self-propelled barge Factofour allided on the Scheldt-Rhine Canal with the bridge at Rilland-Bath, Netherlands.  The vessel and passing under the Bathse bridge when it and the cargo containers on deck struck the underside of the bridge.   Reports state the vessel hit cables and wires ran underneath the bridge.   Some of the deck cargo of containers were damaged whiles others shifted.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  The Factofour proceeded to moor nearby until the cargo can be secured.    The Factofour was en route to Duisburg from Antwerp.

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Collision on the Scheldt-Rhine Canal

Collision on the Scheldt-Rhine Canal

Two inland tankers collided on the Scheldt-Rhine Canal between Ossendrecht and Bath.  One tanker, 110 meter long  with 1,000 tons of gas oil, struck head-on with another tanker, 96 meters long with 2,400 tons of fuel oil.   Both tankers suffered significant damage, but there were no leaks on either vessel.   The master of  one tanker suffered a head wound and was taken to hospital.   The Water Police is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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