VEERHAVEN X

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Waal reopened

On Nov 23, 2011, around midnight the Waal was re-opened for ship traffic after the accident site was cleared. The "Veerhafen X" which had come from Rotterdam was proceeding towards Dintelhaven. Dutch report with photo: http://www.gelderlander.nl/voorpagina/rijkvannijmegen/9934194/Stremming-op-Waal-na-aanvaring-voorbij.ece

Barge of Veerhaven X wedged with self propelled barge on the Waal

On Nov 23, 2011, at 3.30 p.m. the "Veerhaven X - Orca" underway with four barges ,and the "Kelaniya", 1442 ts (EU-No.: 04002570), were in a head-on-collision in dense fog on the Waal at km 870 near Doornenburg between Gendt and Millingen close to the Vahali Yard. The "Kenaniya" which was carrying a cargo of 900 tons coal was in danger of sinking and was abandoned. The first barge pushed by the "Veerhafen 10" was wedged to the foreship. A German vessel with dewatering pumps was able to stabilize the ship. The Waal was closed for ship traffic until the salvage work was completed which might last until midnight. Dutch report with photo: http://www.telegraaf.nl/binnenland/10988064/__Aanvaring_in_mist_op_de_Waal__.html?sn=binnenland