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Collision on the Markermeer

Collision on the Markermeer

The 100 meter long self-propelled barge Alexander collided with the 85 meter long, 1461 dwt self-propelled tanker-barge Mercator on Lake Markermeer, Netherlands.  The Alexander suffered damage a one meter hole to its hull above the waterline.   The Mercator suffered little to no damage.   There were no injuries on either vessel.   The Alexander was escorted to Lelystad by authorities.    The Alexander had a cargo of sand at the time of the incident.  No reports of pollution being released.

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RP Rheinfelden

RP Rheinfelden

The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge RP Rheinfelden went aground on the Rhine River near Geisenheim, Germany.  The Rheinfelden was proceeding in dense fog when another vessel appeared.  The tanker-barge veered to avoid collision, but went aground.  The RP Rheinfelden was later released with the aid of a tug with minor damage.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  The Rheinfelden proceeded to Birsfelden, Switzerland with its cargo of 800 tons of gasoline.

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Collision near Bruinisse

Collision near Bruinisse

A tanker barge and freighter collided near the locks at Bruinisse, Netherlands (51.66 N, 4.15 E).   The tanker barge being pushed by a towboat when it struck the starboard side of the freighter.    The tanker barge took a large dent while the freighter’s hull was holed above the waterline.  The water police are conducting an investigation into the incident.  Initial reports state there was some miscomunication between the vessels before the collision.   There were no injuries on either vessel.

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