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Penhoet

Penhoet

Penhoet

The 66 meter long self-propelled barge Penhoet sank on the Schelde River near Bornem,  Belgium. The Penhoet was headed to Valencienne Weert from Ghent  when it veered out of the navigation channel and struck a bridge pillar. The barge sustained hull damage and suffered water ingress in the bow. Unable to stop the flooding, the master of the Penhoet drove the barge onto a sandbank before it partially sank.

Local authorities were alerted and rescued three persons off the Penhoet. No reports of injuries. Authorities attempted to refloat the Penhoet, but the flooding could not be stopped. The Penhoet completed sank beneath the water on the rising tide. Reports state the vessel shall be salvaged on the next low tide. No reports of pollution released.

Nathalie

Nathalie

 

Nathalie
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The 65 meter long, 1260 dwt cargo vessel Nathalie ran aground on the Schelde Estuary near Antwerp, Belgium.  The Nathalie was en route to Ghent when it struck a stony embankment. No reports of injuries.  The Nathalie was refloated a few hours later and was able to continue under it’s own power.