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Helena Tineke

Helena Tineke

Photo: gelderlander.nl
Photo: gelderlander.nl

The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Helena Tineke struck bottom on the Waal near Beuningen, Netherlands.  The Helena Tineke loaded with coal had struck a crib damaging the vessel’s hull.  The barge’s pumps could not control the water ingress and the vessel made an emergency stop at Weurt.  There local fire rescue assisted in dewatering the Helena Tineke and temporary repairs were made.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Willem Jr. Pumped Out

Willem Jr. Pumped Out

The 23 meter long inland tug Willem Jr. became disabled when it suffered water ingress on the Waal near Druten, Netherlands.  The tug suffered a leak near the propeller shaft which flooded the engine room.   An inland tanker towed the Willem Jr. to a quay where a dewatering pump could keep the Willem Jr. afloat.  After the engine room was pumped out, the water ingress was brought under control.

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