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Day: April 23, 2011

Collision on the Maas

Collision on the Maas

 

Photo: Lahringen

 

The self-propelled barge Lahringen collided with the 97 meter long dredger Shoreway on the River Maas near Rozenburg, Netherlands.  The Lahringen suffered significant damage to its wheelhouse.  The master of the Lahringen and his daughter were slightly injured and were taken to hospital.  The dredger Shoreway had no damage, but was dragged some distance from where it was working.   Officials will conduct an investigation into the incident.

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