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Pannenkoekenboot 3

Pannenkoekenboot 3

Pannenkoekenboot 3
Photo: omroepgelderland.nl

The 32 meter long passenger vessel Pannenkoekenboot 3 collided with a tanker-barge on the Waal River off Nijmegen, Netherlands. The Pannenkoekenboot 3 was on a river cruise loaded with 50 passengers when it suffered engine failure. The vessel became unmanageable and was headed to collide into a passing tanker-barge loaded with gas.  The master of the Pannenkoekenboot 3 reacted quickly and used the vessel’s bow thruster to avoid a serious collision . The passenger ship did graze against the tanker-barge, but no reports of injuries on either vessel. Reports state hull damage was minor on both vessels. The tanker-barge was able to proceed on its voyage. The Pannenkoekenboot 3 was later towed to  Nijmegen. No pollution was released.

Asana

Asana

Photo: gelderlander.nl

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.

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Silke Diane

Silke Diane

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.

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