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Collision on the Waal

Collision on the Waal

Naduah
Photo: schuttevaer.nl

On the morning of January 21, the self-propelled tanker-barge Naduah (MMSI: 244670612) collided with the 135 meter long self-propelled container-barge Monika Deymann (MMSI: 211732570) on the Waal River near Opijnen, Netherlands. The Naduah was headed to Antwerp from Duisburg while the Monika Deymann was in ballast when the vessels struck head-on.

Reports state the Naduah suffered significant damage to its bow above the waterline while the Monika Deymann suffered damage above the waterline to its starboard hull near the bow. The local fire brigade arrived on site and offered assistance to the vessels.  Both vessels were later taken under tow to Haaften. Authorities state there no injuries or pollution released. The incident is under investigation.

Silvia

Silvia

Silvia
Photo: nieuwsuitnijmegen.nl

On the morning of November 8, the 187 meter long self-propelled barge Silvia (MMSI: 211383020) caught fire  on the Waal River at Snelbinder near Nijmegen, Netherlands. The Silvia departed from Ochten bound for Mainz with a cargo of sand and soybeans when a fire broke out in the engine room.  Authorities were alerted with the local fire brigade responding. A fireboat transported firefighters onto the Silvia who quickly extinguish the blaze within an hour.

Authorities stated the fire started in the insulation material near the exhaust system. There were no reports of injuries to the 5 crew on board the vessel. The extent of damage from the fire was not disclosed.

 

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.