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Vista Mare

Vista Mare

Vista Mare
Photo: 112inbeeld.nl

On December 2, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Vista Mare (MMSI: 244670495) sprung a leak on the IJssel River while berthed at Zutphen, Netherlands. The local fire brigade arrived on scene and found the vessel loaded with 800 tons of ore was sinking.  De-watering pumps were deployed to control the flooding while efforts were made to unload the cargo of ore. When the unloading was completed, the Vista Mare was able to proceed to a shipyard for repairs. No reports of injuries to the 4 crew on board.

 

Speranza

Speranza

Speranza
Photo: nos.nl

On November 27, the 80 meter long self-propelled barge Speranza (MMSI: 244670229) ran aground on the IJssel near Westervoort, Netherlands. The Speranza loaded with sand and gravel had stranded due to undisclosed reasons and sustained water ingress. The local fire brigade responded to the scene and used pumps to de-water the vessel.  Authorities had to halt traffic until the Speranza was refloated. The vessel later proceeded two kilometers north of the incident location where it will be inspected. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

View a video of the incident on nos.nl

Nibelungen

Nibelungen

Nibelungen
Photo: idowa.de

On the evening of November 24, the 105 meter long self-propelled barge Nibelungen (MMSI: 211358540) ran aground on the Danube near Osterhofen, Germany. The Nibelungen, loaded with 1430 tons of asphalt bitumen, was proceeding on the Danube when the crew made a navigation error causing the vessel to run aground near the river bank.

Nibelungen
Photo: idowa.de

Local authorities were alerted and dispatched a response team to the site. Authorities halted traffic between Straubing and Vilshofen until the Nibelungen could be refloated. No reports of injuries or pollution released.