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Christiane Deymann II

Christiane Deymann II

Christiane Deymann II
Photo: ka-news.de

On the afternoon of August 1, the 183 meter long self-propelled barge Christiane Deymann I (MMSI: 211811200) and barge Christiane Deymann II ran aground on the Rhine River near Karlsruhe, Germany. The Christiane Deymann I & II had departed from Karlsruhe bound for Dordrecht when it suffered rudder failure after a technical fault. Without steering and being pulled by the strong river current, the lines connecting to Christiane Deymann II broke away allowing the barge to drift away from the tow.  The Christiane Deymann II drifted until it run aground on a nearby groyne.

Reports state the Christiane Deymann I was rescued by another passing vessel and towed to Wörth.  The Christiane Deymann II remained firmly stuck for several days until late August 3 when it was finally pulled free due to rising water level.  Authorities state that damage from the incident could exceed 100.000 €.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Triangle

Triangle

Triangle
Photo: 112inbeeld.nl

On the late night of August 3, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Triangle (MMSI: 244710133) caught fire on theMarkermeer near Oostvaardersdijk, Lelystad, Netherlands. The Triangle was en route to Schokkerhaven when a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room. The fire produced large amounts of smoke and could not be extinguished by the 6 crew on board. The Triangle requested assistance with the local fire brigade along with the KNRM responding. Several fire engines along with a KNRM lifeboat arrived on site to help fight the blaze. Their combined effort had the fire extinguished in just a short period of time.

Reports stated the fire had caused damage to the engine room and there was initial concern the engine would be inoperable.  However, the Triangle was able to proceed under its own power a few hours later.  Authorities did not state if any there were any injuries caused by the incident. The cause of the fire has not been released.

Dythar

Dythar

Dythar
Photo: infrasite.nl

On the morning of July 30, the 81 meter long self-propelled barge Dythar (MMSI: 244129846) allided on the Scheldt River at Terneuzen, Netherlands. The Dythar was approaching the west lock at Terneuzen when it was struck by another undisclosed vessel. The Dythar then crashed into the lock damaging both the lock and the vessel.  Authorities closed the lock for an hour until emergencies repairs could be completed. Reports state there was some hull damage to both the bow and stern of the Dythar above the waterline.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.