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Inn

Inn

Inn
Photo: br.de

On the morning of October 11, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Inn (MMSI: 211182240) allided on the Main River near Viereth-Trunstadt, Germany.  The Inn had berth at the Viereth lock on the Main River and began steps to transfer the car stored on deck.  Using the Inn‘s crane, the crew attempted to lift the car over to shore.  Unfortunately, the crew member turned the extended crane onto high-voltage power lines.  The crane snapped a cable causing 60 meters of it to fall into the water.  Nearby local communities lost electric power until  authorities could restore power again later the same day.  No one was injured from the incident. Reports stated that traffic on the Main River near the site was halted for several hours. The water police has issued a fine to the master of the Inn. The total extent of damage was not disclosed.

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.