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In a maritime incident on May 14, 2010, at 10:30 PM, the Antigua-Barbuda-flagged cargo ship M/V Hestia collided with the 1325 ton barge Mureen near the Kreekra-lock at Reimerswaal. The M/V Hestia, having just departed the lock and heading towards Antwerp, unexpectedly veered to starboard and struck the barge. This unfortunate accident resulted in a 5-meter gash in the port side bow of the Hestia, located between the anchor and bow thruster. Subsequently, Dutch authorities initiated an investigation into the actions of the vessel's Chechen captain, citing poor seamanship due to his failure to maintain a proper lookout and the overly lowered wheelhouse, which impeded his ability to see the approaching Mureen barge equipped with two layers of containers on deck. Following the incident, the Mureen continued its journey to Rotterdam, departing at 4:00 AM on May 15. The M/V Hestia, on the other hand, successfully docked at Antwerp Shiprepair on May 17 at 5:55 AM, where repairs would commence.