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Collision at Terneuzen

Collision at Terneuzen

Ben Gus
Photo: schuttevaer.nl

On the morning of October 9, the 105 meter long self-propelled barge France (MMSI:205331090) collided with the self-propelled barge Ben Gus (MMSI:205384890) on the Western Scheldt in the Westbuitenhaven off Terneuzen, Netherlands. The France was locked into the Westbuitenhaven bound for Antwerp when it collided with the Ben Gus.  The France sustained hull damage with water ingress. No reports of injuries on either vessel.

Reports state tugs assisted both the Ben Gus and France to moorings. Divers were requested and made repairs to the France hull while the Ben Gus cargo was unloaded to another vessel. No reports of pollution released.

 

Altair

Altair

Altair
Photo: borkenerzeitung.de

On the morning of September 30, the 85 meter long self-propelled barge Altair (MMSI: 211191530) allided on the Osnabrück Canal at Osnabrück, Germany.  The Altair had departed from Sachsenhagen when it struck a bridge over the canal at Osnabrück.  The barge’s wheelhouse was destroyed in the allision while a water pipe on the bridge was damaged. The master of the Altair suffered minor injures. He would later receive medical treatment. Traffic on the bridge was halted during an inspection, but was reopened a few hours later. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of pollution released.

River Drone 2

River Drone 2

River Drone 2
Photo: gelrenieuws.nl

On the afternoon of September 23, the 106 meter long self-propelled barge River Drone 2 (MMSI: 205563290) ran aground on the Waal near Tiel, Netherlands.  The River Drone 2 departed from IJmuiden bound for Antwerp when it ran aground on a sandbank near where the Waal meets the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal.  The barge was firmly stuck on the sandbank blocking traffic on the waterway. No reports of injuries.

Initial attempts to pull the free were unsuccessful.  The following day the self-propelled barge River Drone 3 (IMO: 9973561) arrived on site and some of the cargo was lightered off. Reports state the River Drone 2 was pulled free and was allowed to proceed on its voyage.  No reports of damage or pollution released.