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Somtrans XXVI

Somtrans XXVI

Somtrans XXVI
photo: wz.de

The 135 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Somtrans XXVI ran aground on the Rhine near Dormagen, Germany.  The tanker was underway with 1800 tons of chemicals on board when it struck a sandbank while close to the riverbank.  The tanker-barge damaged its bow thruster, but the hull remained intact and no pollution was released.  A sister ship to the Somtrans XXVI was nearby and pulled the Somtrans XXVI free.  Reports state the vessel made repairs in Dormagen and proceeded on its voyage to Amsterdam.  

Fint

Fint

Fint
Photo: baselland.ch

On May 19, the 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Fint sprung a leak on the Rhine while berthed near Basel, Switzerland.  The Fint was bound for Birsfelden from Weil upon Rhine with a cargo of diesel fuel when it suffered water ingress in one of the cargo tanks. The crew was able to divert the cargo of fuel into another cargo tank.  Authorities were alerted and arrived on scene to monitor the situation. No reports of injuries or pollution released. 

Admiral

Admiral

Admiral
Photo: 112groningen.nl

On April 19, the 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Admiral allided with a bridge over the Van Starkenborgh Canal near Groningen, Netherlands.  As the tanker-barge passed under the Tafel Bridge, the wheelhouse struck the bridge.  The wheelhouse was destroyed, but the master of the Admiral was uninjured. He was able to secure the vessel to the shore after the allision. Authorities were alerted and launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state the canal traffic was halted only a few hours during the investigation.