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Landegge Aground

Landegge Aground

The 86 meter long, 1489 dwt tanker-barge Landegge went aground on the Ijssel River near Olst, Netherlands.   The Landegge loaded with 1000 metric tons of benzol became stuck due to the low water levels.  River traffic was halted as another tanker was brought to the scene so the cargo could be lightered.  Later that day a tug was able to pull the Landegge free and towed it further down river where lightering will continue.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Tanker Strikes Bridge

Tanker Strikes Bridge

Tanker Lazio

The 110 meter long tanker-barge Lazio allided with Botlek Bridge in Rotterdam, Netherlands.  The wheelhouse of the Lazio was completely destroyed.  A crewman was slightly injuried and taken to hospital, but was released a few hours later.  The lift portion of the bridge did sustain some damage.   However, traffic was able to continue.  No reports of pollution being released.

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Collision on the Neckar

Collision on the Neckar

The 86 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Wervelwind collided head-on with the 105 meter long, 2138 ton self-propelled barge Adolf Blatt on the Neckar River near Landenburg, Germany.  The Wervelwind suffered some damage, but the Adolf Blatt suffered a two meter wide hole in the hull.   There were no injuries on either vessel.  The Wervelwind was proceeding to Landenburg with 350 tons of phosphoric acid while the Adolf Blatt was travelling in ballast.   No pollution was released as the Wervelwind is a double-hull tanker.  Damage to the Adolf Blatt has been estimated to be around 10,000€.  Both vessels were detained by the water police for inspection.  An investigation into the incident is being conducted.

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