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Calypso

Calypso

On August 22, the 183 meter long combination self propelled barge Calypso and cargo barge Calypso 2 (IMO: 244740744) collided with 136 meter long self-propelled container-barge Sarina (MMSI: 244630697) on the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal off Tiel, Netherlands. The cargo barge Calypso 2 had broken free and drifted into the path of the Sarina. The collision resulted in minor hull damage for both vessels.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Calypso

 

Reports state authorities has launched an investigation into the incident.

Sarina

Meggy

Meggy

Meggy
Photo: schuttevaer.nl

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Meggy (MMSI: 244700774) was damaged on the Waal River near Weurt, Netherlands. The Meggy had struck a groyne tearing a hole in the vessel’s bow. Unable to control the flooding, the Meggy moored at a quay and requested assistance.  Local fire fighters arrived on scene with a response team and fire boats. While the fire fighters placed pumps and began dewatering efforts, the 135 meter long self-propelled container barge La Terna (MMSI: 244700631) assisted by lashing straps to the Meggy to keep the vessel stable.

Meggy
Photo: destentor.nl

After the vessel is stabilized, divers will inspect the hull and see if the bow can be patched. Reports state the Meggy will required to be lightered before it will be allowed to proceed to drydock for repairs. No reports of injuries.

Seinpost

Seinpost

On July 15, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Seinpost went adrift on the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal near Breukelen, Netherlands. Local authorities were alerted to the barge drifting in the canal during the night.  They were able to wake up the master sleeping on board and the Seinpost was brought back to a quay.  An investigation found the Seinpost had been tied up to another vessel at the quay. When that vessel departed, it left the Seinpost unmoored. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.