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Christina Explodes

Christina Explodes

The 86 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Christina suffered an explosion while moored at the Kuwait Petroleum Europort in Rotterdam, Netherlands.  The explosion occurred in the no. 1 tank which was being loaded with benzene.   The explosion severely damaged the hull, the foreship and the deck house.   Luckily, no one was injured with the two crew and the master’s wife and children on board.   A resulting fire from the explosion was quickly extinguished.   No reports of any pollution being released.

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Rhine Collision

Rhine Collision

The 125 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Nancy collided head-on with a container barge on the Rhine River near Emmerich, Germany.  Both vessels bows were damaged above the waterline.   Two crewmen were injured, but did not medical assistance.   No reports of pollution being released.   Reports state there was dense fog at the time which had reduced visibility to just 200 meters.  Both vessels had radar and navigation equipment on board.  The water police is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Soprano

Soprano

The 109 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Soprano allided on the Rhine River with a bridge at Bensdorf, Germany.   The Soprano was proceeding downstream when it suffered a rudder failure and struck the highway bridge resulting in a slight tear in the hull of the vessel.   The water police and local firefighters were called to the scene.  No reports of injuries.   The Soprano was in ballast only and no reports of pollution being released.

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