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Collision on the Rhine

On March 7, 2018, at 6.50 a.m. the "Stolt Florence", 3644 ts (EU-No.: 02333731; MMSI-No.: 244730485; CS: PB9581 ), sailing river upstream after having departed from Dormagen on March 6 at 10.45 p.m., was in collision with the barge "Tyro", 1106 ts (EU-No.: 02008214; MMSI-No.: 244630224; CS: PI6255), on the Rhine at the height of Lobith near Tolkamer which was coming from the oppisite direction. While there were no injuries, the damage to the ships was considerable. Both ships entered the port of Tolkamer after the collision for investigations. The "Tyro" which had left the port of Tolkamer at 6.30 a.m. was hit at port side and suffered damage to the wheelhouse as well as the cargo hatch and the hull where bollards were broken out. Dutch report with photos: https://www.omroepgelderland.nl/nieuws/2308109/Schepen-botsen-op-Rijn-bij-Tolkamer-aanzienlijke-schade