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River Drone 2

River Drone 2

River Drone 2
Photo: gelrenieuws.nl

On the afternoon of September 23, the 106 meter long self-propelled barge River Drone 2 (MMSI: 205563290) ran aground on the Waal near Tiel, Netherlands.  The River Drone 2 departed from IJmuiden bound for Antwerp when it ran aground on a sandbank near where the Waal meets the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal.  The barge was firmly stuck on the sandbank blocking traffic on the waterway. No reports of injuries.

Initial attempts to pull the free were unsuccessful.  The following day the self-propelled barge River Drone 3 (IMO: 9973561) arrived on site and some of the cargo was lightered off. Reports state the River Drone 2 was pulled free and was allowed to proceed on its voyage.  No reports of damage or pollution released.

 

 

Collision on the Waal

Collision on the Waal

Septimo
Photo: beuningen.nieuws.nl

On the morning of Aug 29, the 135 meter long self-propelled barge Septimo collided with the 107 meter long self-propelled barge Orfeo (MMSI: 244150430) and barge VHG 99 on the Waal River near Winssen, Netherlands.  The Septimo had departed from Rotterdam with 3,200 tons of rapeseed when it collided head-on with the Orfeo sailing from Schwelgern to Rotterdam. The collision resulted with the barge VHG 99 pushed up onto the bow of the Septimo wedging it on one of Septimo‘s bollards.

Authorities partially closed river traffic on the Waal while efforts were made to separate the barges. After several hours, the bollard was welded off the Septimo and the two barges floated free. Traffic was restored allowing some 85 vessels to continue on their voyage. Reports stated the Septimo was able to proceed to Werkendam where it discharged its cargo to another vessel before proceeding into a shipyard for repairs. The Orfeo was able to proceed on to Rotterdam. No further details provided on the outcome for the barge VHG 99.

Eiltank 4

Eiltank 4

Eiltank 4
Photo: digitaalburg.com

On the evening of January 15, the 85 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Eiltank 4 (MMSI: 211489060) ran aground on the Waal River near Brakel, Germany. The tanker had suffered engine failure and went adrift until it ran up onto a groyne.  The Brakel fire brigade arrived on scene and found the vessel stuck but stable.  The following day, the container-barge Mellizo (MMSI: 244630034) assisted with pulling the tanker free off the groyne. The Eiltank 4 later proceeded to Dordrectht escorted by patrol boats. Reports state the vessel was undamaged and there was no injuries or pollution released.

Eiltank 4
Photo: digitaalburg.com