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RP Praag

RP Praag

RP Praag

On the afternoon of March 13, the 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge RP Praag (IMO: 9982847) caught fire on the Rhine near Grimlingshausen, Germany. The fire erupted in the engine room  releasing dense smoke. A fire recue boat from Neuss arrived on scene with fire fighters who boarded the RP Praag.  An inspection found the fire had extinguished itself and only the engine room was filled with smoke. Fire fighters used ventilators to clear smoke out of the compartment.  One crew member sustained injuries from smoke inhalation and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The RP Praag was able to proceed to Neuss where it berthed. Damage from the fire was not disclosed. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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