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Belleza

Belleza

Belleza
photo: mopo.de

On the evening of September 19, the 80 meter long self-propelled barge Belleza (MMSI: 211265330) ran aground on the Elbe River near Hamburg, Germany. The Belleza, loaded with 100 tons of scrap metal, had run aground just as it tried to depart from the harbor and suffered water ingress.  The crew alerted authorities who dispatched a response team to the scene.  The local fire brigade found the vessel in a nearly sinking condition with its engine room flooded.  Pumps were used to dewater the Belleza while 2 tugs pulled the vessel into deeper water.

Belleza
Photo: news5.de

Authorities stated the cause of the water ingress was not caused by a leak and the Belleza was allowed to continue on its voyage. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.  There were no reports of injuries to the 5 crew on board and no pollution was released.

 

 

Collision on the Waal

Collision on the Waal

Septimo
Photo: beuningen.nieuws.nl

On the morning of Aug 29, the 135 meter long self-propelled barge Septimo collided with the 107 meter long self-propelled barge Orfeo (MMSI: 244150430) and barge VHG 99 on the Waal River near Winssen, Netherlands.  The Septimo had departed from Rotterdam with 3,200 tons of rapeseed when it collided head-on with the Orfeo sailing from Schwelgern to Rotterdam. The collision resulted with the barge VHG 99 pushed up onto the bow of the Septimo wedging it on one of Septimo‘s bollards.

Authorities partially closed river traffic on the Waal while efforts were made to separate the barges. After several hours, the bollard was welded off the Septimo and the two barges floated free. Traffic was restored allowing some 85 vessels to continue on their voyage. Reports stated the Septimo was able to proceed to Werkendam where it discharged its cargo to another vessel before proceeding into a shipyard for repairs. The Orfeo was able to proceed on to Rotterdam. No further details provided on the outcome for the barge VHG 99.

Collision off Willemstad

Collision off Willemstad

Yakari
Photo: schuttevaer.nl

On the afternoon of August 25, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge El Teide (MMSI: 244660926)  collided with the 62 meter long self-propelled barge Yakari (MMSI: 226002010) on the Hollands Diep near Willemstad, Netherlands.  The El Teide was headed to Sifferdok from Zwijndrecht when it’s bow struck the stern of the Yakari outside the Volkerak locks. The El Teide suffered on minor damage, but the Yakari sustained hull damage along with damage to its steering.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.  There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.