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Vista Mare

Vista Mare

Vista Mare
Photo: t-online.de

On the early morning of January 9, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Vista Mare (MMSI: 244670495) ran aground on the Rhine River at Cologne, Germany. The Vista Mare departed from Koblenz bound for Dunkirk when it grounded near the 687 kilometer mark. The vessel attempted to free itself, but was unsuccessful. The Vista Mare would remain aground for nearly 8 hours until the self-propelled barge Sardius (MMSI: 244387115) pull it free. The Vista Mare was towed to Rheinauhafen where it was detained until water levels rise on the River.

The water police temporarily halted traffic in the area near the grounding site resulting in 7 vessels being delayed.  After the Vista Mare was freed and a survey of the river bottom was completed, traffic resumed on the river. The water police fined the Visa Mare‘s master for being overloaded. The incident is under investigation. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Vista Mare had a prior incident. In December 2024, the vessel nearly sank in Zutphen.

 

Vista Mare

Vista Mare

Vista Mare
Photo: 112inbeeld.nl

On December 2, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Vista Mare (MMSI: 244670495) sprung a leak on the IJssel River while berthed at Zutphen, Netherlands. The local fire brigade arrived on scene and found the vessel loaded with 800 tons of ore was sinking.  De-watering pumps were deployed to control the flooding while efforts were made to unload the cargo of ore. When the unloading was completed, the Vista Mare was able to proceed to a shipyard for repairs. No reports of injuries to the 4 crew on board.