The 135 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge allided with a bridge piling on the Maas River at Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Jade suffered significant damage with the vessel’s hull holed and water ingress. The barge was able proceed through the lock to Rozenburg. Local rescue services were on site and help with stabilizing and de-watering the vessel. No reports of injuries.
The 83 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Marina had a head-on collision with another self-propelled barge allided with pilings on the Mittelland Canal near Kalkriese, Germany. The helmsman had lost control of the vessel after suffering a health problem. The Marina veered and struck the other vessel before alliding with a piling. Both vessels suffered damage with some oil pollution allowed to leak out into the canal. The helmsman was taken to hospital suffering several injuries. Reports state the damage will be over several thousands of euros.
The 102 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Piz Everest became disabled on the Maas River near Botlek Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Piz Everest suffered water ingress in the engine room and requested assistance. Two vessels from the port authority were dispatched with pumps. The pumps were able to keep the water ingress under control and the Piz Everest was towed to AVR Botlek. No reports of injuries.
