What Crew Members Say About Duke-Of-Peace

In the early hours of January 17, 2015, the tank barge 'Almira' found itself in a precarious situation after colliding with the vessel 'Marilee' while anchored near Doel, between Bath and Terneuzen. The incident resulted in a significant leak, with approximately 113 cubic meters of styrene spilling from the 'Almira,' which was carrying a total of 1500 tons of the hazardous material. Following the collision, the 'Marilee' continued its journey towards Flushing. Emergency services, including firefighters and ambulances, were dispatched to the nearby Berendrecht lock. Thankfully, the four-member crew aboard the 'Almira' was unharmed. Firefighters boarded the barge around 1:00 a.m. to evaluate the damage, discovering that three out of eleven tanks were compromised, with one tank actively leaking. The 'Almira' was left grounded outside the fairway and was subsequently towed to Zandvliet for further assistance. Residents from Woensdrecht, Ossendrecht, and Hoogerheide reported over ten complaints due to noticeable gas odors; however, air quality assessments indicated that the detected levels posed no immediate health risks. Plans were put in place to pump out the remaining cargo, a process expected to span up to 72 hours. The 'Marilee' had commenced its voyage from Antwerp at 8:20 p.m. on January 16, passing through the Berendrecht Lock around 10 p.m. before anchoring at Steenbank with a final destination of Ventspils, expected on January 20. For a detailed overview of the incident, Dutch media outlets provided extensive coverage, including photos and videos.