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Stranger

Stranger

Stranger
Photo: pzc.nl

The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Stranger ran aground on the Wester Scheldt near Hoofdplaat, Netherlands. The Stranger had its anchor drag and drifted onto a sandbar by the stern. A lighter vessel was requested and the barge Carla assisted in lighter the cargo off the Stranger. Both barges remained aground until the next high tide when a tug pulled the Stranger free. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the Stranger was allowed to proceed under its own power to Antwerp.

Niels

Niels

Niels
Photo: twitter

On April 22, the 22 meter long self-propelled barge Niels suffered water ingress on the Maas river near Linne, Netherlands. The vessel suffered water ingress in the cargo hold and was in danger of sinking. The Niels approached the shore where local fire brigade delivered a dewatering pump. The pump was able to keep the vessel afloat until additional pumps were able to remove the water from the hold.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Saeftinge

Saeftinge

Saeftinge
Photo: wn.de

The 82 meter long self-propelled barge Saeftinge allided with a bridge over the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Altenrheine, Germany. The unloaded Saeftinge was en route to Bergeshövede from Spelle  when it’s wheelhouse struck the bridge.  The wheelhouse was destroyed, but the bridge was undamaged.  No reports of injuries to the two crew on board.  The Saeftinge proceeded to a nearby quay for temporary repairs.