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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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Collision on the Waal

Collision on the Waal

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.

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J. Henry Dunant Fire

J. Henry Dunant Fire

A fire broke out on the 97 meter long passenger vessel J. Henry Dunant while it was moored at Tiel, Netherlands on the Waal River.   The fire started in the engine room and was quickly put out by the crew using extinguishers.  There were no passengers on board at the time of the fire.   Passengers were later allowed to board the vessel as damage was minor.  The J. Henry Dunant is chartered by the Red Cross who organizes trips for people who have special needs, chronically ill and the disabled.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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