On the morning of September 13, the 135 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Mi-Deseo (MMSI: 244670658) allided with a bridge on the Gent-Terneuzen Canal near Sluiskil, Netherlands. The Mi-Deseo was sailing from Werkendam when it’s wheelhouse struck the the underside of the Sluiskil Bridge. The Mi-Deseo wheelhouse was severely damaged, but there were no injuries on board. Reports state the bridge was undamaged from the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
On the afternoon of May 30, the 170 meter long container ship Containerships Nord (IMO: 9813993) collided with the 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Beringzee (MMSI: 205508590) on the Western Scheldt near Paal, Netherlands. The two vessels had departed from Antwerp when the Containerships Nord struck the stern of the Beringzee. The Beringzee sustained significant hull damage to the starboard section of the stern with the wheelhouse and living quarters suffering water ingress.
One Beringzee crew member fell overboard and sustained serious injuries. The crew member was transferred to a police boat and later airlifted by helicopter to hospital. There were no reports of injuries or damage to the Containerships Nord.
To keep the the damaged Beringzee afloat, the two self propelled barges the 80 meter long Kevalia (MMSI: 226001810) and 110 meter long Verity (MMSI: 205383490) came to the aid and help stabilized the tanker-barge. Authorities have placed oil booms around the Beringzee as some oil pollution could be seen around the vessel. Reports state two tugs took the Beringzee under tow on May 31 and proceeded to Terneuzen. The Containerships Nord proceeded under its own power to Flushing where it was inspected. The incident is being investigated by authorities.
On May 5, the 90 meter long self-propelled barge Tor Elbe (MMSI: 211505920) collided with the 86 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Daniel Deymann (MMSI: 211888330) at the entrance to the south lock of the Kiel Canal in Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Tor Elbe was entering the lock when it suffered a mechanical fault and struck the Daniel Deymann. While there was no injuries on either vessel, the tanker-barge sustained damage. The Daniel Deymann had hull damage to its stern resulting in water ingress. The Brunsbüttel fire brigade arrived on site and assisted in dewatering the vessel. Reports state the Tor Elbe had only slight damage from the incident.
Photo: forum-schiff.de
Photo: forum-schiff.de
Authorities took the lock out of service after the incident for several hours while it was inspected. The Daniel Deymann was able to proceed under it’s own power through the lock and proceed on its voyage the following morning to Hamburg. The Tor Elbe remained at Brunsbüttel overnight while authorities conducted an investigation before it was also allowed to continue on its journey. Reports state the Tor Elbe reached Rendsburg the following afternoon.
