The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Asana ran aground on the Waal River near Nijmegen, Netherlands. The Asana had its bow strike bottom while passing under the Waal Bridge. No injuries, damage or pollution released. Another self-propelled barge Amara came to the assistance of the Asana. The Amara was able to pull the Asana free. Both vessels were able to proceed on their voyages.
The 103 meter long self-propelled barge Silke Diane went aground on the Waal River near Kekerdom, Netherlands. The Silke Diane was proceeding upriver with 1700 tons of scrap metal when it struck bottom due to the low water level. The vessel suffered damage allowing water ingress into the cargo hold and engine room. The local fire department responded to the scene with dewatering pumps and were able to keep the Silke Diane from sinking. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Silke Diane was lightered and refloated later.
The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Kelaniya collided head-on with barges being pushed by the 268 meter long self-propelled barge Veerhaven X on the Waal River in dense fog near Doornenburg, Netherlands. The Kelaniya and one of the barges being pushed by the Veerhaven X became entangled together. The Kelaniya also suffered significant water ingress requiring the crew to abandon the vessel. A vessel with dewatering pumps were able to stabilize the Kelaniya. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Kelaniya was loaded with 900 tons of coal at the time. The water police is conducting an investigation into the incident.
