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Wesel-Datteln Canal Collision

Wesel-Datteln Canal Collision

Martyna
Photo: Hünxe Fire Brigade

On the early evening of November 23, the 75 meter long self-propelled barge Martyna (MMSI: 261182696) collided head on with the 85 meter long self-propelled barge Stadt Lindenfels (MMSI: 261183460) on the Wesel-Datteln Canal near Hünxe, Germany. The Martyna sustained bow hull damage below the waterline and suffered water ingress.  To avoid sinking, the Martyna was run aground along the bank of the canal. The Hünxe fire brigade was called out and was able to control the flooding on the Martyna. The Stadt Lindenfels sustained less damage with just a meter long crack in the hull.  No reports of injuries.

Stadt Lindenfels
Photo: Hünxe Fire Brigade

Both vessels remained moored at Hünxe. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.

Correction:

Initial reports stated the collision was with the self-propelled barge Stadt Lindenfels. Later reports state this was incorrect and the collision was by a unnamed self-propelled tanker-barge.

Omega

Omega

Omega
Photo: goorsnieuws.nl

On the evening of November 12, the 108.5 meter long self-propelled barge Omega (MMSI: 244770363) caught fire on the Twentekanaal at the port of Goor, Netherlands. The Omega was hauling a cargo of scrap metal when a fire broke out in the cargo.  The vessel berthed at a quay where the local fire brigade were called to fight the blaze. Firefighters deployed a crane over the vessel and spray foam over the burning cargo until the fire was brought under control.

No reports of injuries to the crew of the Omega or the fire fighters. The extent of damage was not disclosed.

Lobenstein

Lobenstein

Lobenstein
Photo: abendblatt.de

On the early morning of November 9, the 70 meter long self-propelled barge Lobenstein (MMSI: 211497070) went adrift on the Elbe River off Geesthacht, Germany. Authorities at the Geesthacht lock spotted the Lobenstein adrift and unmanned. An investigation found the Lobenstein had been intentionally been untied from its berth by unknown persons. The same persons concealed their crime by also destroying the nearby surveillance cameras.  Authorities state the vessel had been victim to vandalism in the past. The Geesthacht police has launched an investigation and the owner of the Lobenstein has offered 1,000 euros reward for information leading to an arrest.

Lobenstein

Reports state the vessel was safely recovered. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.