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Florida

Florida

Florida
Photo: papendrecht.net

On the morning of February 16, the 86 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Florida (IMO: 9646534) became disabled on Beneden-Merwede near Dordrecht, Netherlands. A fire was reported when smoke could be seen from the vessel’s engine room. The local fire brigade was alerted and deployed a fire boat assisted by the KNRM and the Rijkswaterstaat. After inspecting the Florida, fire fighters found there was no flames and the smoke had been caused by the main engine breaking down.

The Florida was travelling without cargo.  No reports of injuries.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Eiltank 4

Eiltank 4

Eiltank 4
Photo: digitaalburg.com

On the evening of January 15, the 85 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Eiltank 4 (MMSI: 211489060) ran aground on the Waal River near Brakel, Germany. The tanker had suffered engine failure and went adrift until it ran up onto a groyne.  The Brakel fire brigade arrived on scene and found the vessel stuck but stable.  The following day, the container-barge Mellizo (MMSI: 244630034) assisted with pulling the tanker free off the groyne. The Eiltank 4 later proceeded to Dordrectht escorted by patrol boats. Reports state the vessel was undamaged and there was no injuries or pollution released.

Eiltank 4
Photo: digitaalburg.com
Nieuwe Maas

Nieuwe Maas

Nieuwe Maas
Photo: ad.nl

On the night of November 9, the 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Nieuwe Maas (MMSI: 244316022) ran aground on the Waal while en route to Rotterdam. The master of the Nieuwe Maas had suffered a medical emergency before it stranded up on a crib off Vuren, Netherlands. The vessel sustained significant hull damage to its bow and became firmly stuck on the crib. The local fire brigade responded and found the master of the Nieuwe Maas unresponsive. Attempts by the fire fighters to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.  Authorities would later report the master had died from natural causes.

Reports state the Nieuwe Maas was later pulled off the crib and refloated the next morning. Reports state the vessel was taken a shipyard for repairs. No reports of pollution released.