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Argo

Argo

Argo
Photo: hvzeeland.nl

The 67 meter long self-propelled barge Argo caught fire on the Wester Scheldt near Terneuzen, Netherlands. The Argo was headed to Stuttgart from the Gent-Terneuzen Canal with a cargo of stones when a fire broke out in the engine room. Two tugs came to the Argo’s aid and escorted the barge to the lock at Terneuzen.  There a team inspected the vessel and found the fire already extinguished. A local fire brigade arrived on scene and help ventilate the vessel. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Collision on Ghent-Terneuzen

Collision on Ghent-Terneuzen

Ben-Gus
Photo: omroepzeeland.nl

The 84 meter long self-propelled barge Zandkreek collided with the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Ben-Gus on the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal off Terneuzen, Netherlands. The two vessels struck head-on and sustained significant damage. The Ben-Gus had damage to its fuel tank releases fuel oil.  Authorities responded and placed booms around the vessel to contain any pollution released. The Zandkreek was allowed to continue on its voyage to Antwerp. Reports state both vessels will proceed to a shipyard for repairs.  Authorities stated there was a lack of communication between the two barges which lead to the collision. No reports of injuries.

AM Hamburg

AM Hamburg

AM Hamburg
Photo: tugspotters.com

The 230 meter long bulk carrier AM Hamburg ran aground off Terneuzen, Netherlands. The bulk carrier had departed from Dunkirk and was headed up the Wester Scheldt when it suffered a power blackout.  The AM Hamburg drifted until it ran aground.  Seven tugs were dispatched and were able to quickly refloat the AM Hamburg and safely anchored.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.