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Stuck at Rumst

Stuck at Rumst

Nautica
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On May 22, the 67 meter long self-propelled barge Swette (MMSI: 244740259) and the 48 meter long self-propelled barge Nautica (MMSI: 205500090) ran aground at the confluence of the Nete and Rupel Rivers in Rumst, Belgium. The two vessels had become stuck due to low water levels. One vessel was firmly stuck on a bank while the other was stuck by the stern. The water police was alerted to the situation.

Swette
Photo: hln.be

Reports state the local authority was aware of the sandbank and had asked for a buoy to mark it’s location. They also stated that vessels have run aground regularly in the area. There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.

Bijou Du Rhône

Bijou Du Rhône

Bijou Du Rhône

On the early morning of May 10, the 114 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Bijou Du Rhône (MMSI: 249358000) collided with a barge (name not disclosed) on the Rhône River near Sablons, France. The Bijou Du Rhône loaded  with 127 passengers and 39 crew struck the barge resulting in hull damage on the Bijou Du Rhône with a hole above the waterline. The barge sustained significant hull damage.  There were no injuries on either vessel.

Authorities arrived on site and begun transferring passengers to shore where they were later taken by bus to the next destination. The barge was taken under tow by the local fire brigade to the industrial port of Salaise-sur-Sanne. The Bijou Du Rhône remained in Sablons while in was inspected. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Gulf Stream

Gulf Stream

Gulf Stream

On the morning of May 12, the 85 meter long self-propelled barge Gulf Stream (MMSI: 205364690) caught fire on Oude Maas River while moored at the Kalkhaven, Dordrecht, Netherlands. The fire started from welding being done on the vessel. The local fire brigade was called out and was able to extinguish the blaze. Reports state there were no injuries, but the Gulf Stream did sustained some damage from the incident.