Shipwreck Log

The 85 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Leila caught fire on the Mittelland Canal near Gehlenbeck, Germany.   The Leila was loaded with 1200 tons of heating oil from Essen to Hannover when the two crew on board spotted smoke coming from the crew quarters.  The crew found the room was filled with smoke and flames appearing behind the refrigerator.  The crew attempted to extinguish the fire, but the fire quickly grew out of control.   The two men escaped to the forepeak as the fire consumed the crew quarters, engine room and wheelhouse.  The local fire brigade arrived on scene and were able to extinguish the blaze.  No reports of injuries and no pollution was released.   Damage to the Leila was reported to be over 600000 €, but the cargo was undamaged and will be unloaded.

The 135 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge allided with a bridge piling on the Maas River at Rotterdam, Netherlands.  The Jade suffered significant damage with the vessel’s hull holed and water ingress.  The barge was able proceed through the lock to Rozenburg.   Local rescue services were on site and help with stabilizing and de-watering the vessel.   No reports of injuries.

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The 83 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Marina had a head-on collision with another self-propelled barge allided with pilings on the Mittelland Canal near Kalkriese, Germany.   The helmsman had lost control of the vessel after suffering a health problem.  The Marina veered and struck the other vessel before alliding with a piling.   Both vessels suffered damage with some oil pollution allowed to leak out into the canal.   The helmsman was taken to hospital suffering several injuries.   Reports state the damage will be over several thousands of euros.

The 102 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Piz Everest became disabled on the Maas River near Botlek Rotterdam, Netherlands.   The Piz Everest suffered water ingress in the engine room and requested assistance.  Two vessels from the port authority were dispatched with pumps.   The pumps were able to keep the water ingress under control and the Piz Everest was towed to AVR Botlek.   No reports of injuries.