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Helena Cora

Helena Cora

Helena Cora
Photo: knrm

On September 12, the 73 meter long self-propelled barge Helena Cora ran aground near the locks at Ritthem, Netherlands. The Helena Cora was en route to Antwerp with a cargo of aluminum blocks. After it passed through the locks, the barge developed a sharp list to starboard.  Fearing the Helena Cora would capsize or sink, the vessel’s master alerted the authorities and drove the barge onto a sandbank. KNRM lifeboats, tugboats and a pilot boat were dispatched to the scene. The pilot boat was able to safely transfer 3 persons off the Helena Cora. Assisted by the tugs and lifeboats, the Helena Cora was able to right itself.  Tugs later pulled the Helena Cora free on the rising tide. No reports of injuries.

Quadro

Quadro

Quadro
Photo: pnp.de

On August 24, the 67 meter long self-propelled barge Quadro ran aground on the Danube River while en route to Straubing, Germany. The Quadro had departed from Deggendorf with 550 tons of steel when it suffered a technical fault resulting in rudder failure. Unable to steer, the Quadro veered out of the fairway and ran up on a rock.  The crew requested assistance and vessel was sent from Passau to aid in refloating the Quadro. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Vision

Vision

Vision
Photo: gelderlander.nl

The 183 meter long self-propelled container-barge Vision caught fire on the Rhine off Millingen, Netherlands. The vessel was en route to Frankfurt, Germany with a deck loaded with empty containers when a fire broke out in the engine room. The five crew were able to escape the heavy smoke and flames.  Reports state the blaze was finally extinguished a few hours later. Damage to the engine room was extensive leaving the vessel disabled. Authorities arrived on scene to monitor the situation. No reports of injuries, but authorities suggested nearby residents to keep windows and doors closed due to the stench from the smoke released.

Vision