Discover the Noortstroom: Ratings & Maritime News

On the morning of January 6, 2018, the tank barge 'Noortstroom' (IMO: 02326315; MMSI: 244020589; Call Sign: PD2176), with a gross tonnage of 2006 tons, experienced a grounding while traveling from Emmerich towards Nijmegen/Arnhem. The incident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. near the Wienerberger Steen Factory in Pannerden. Emergency response teams, including the fire brigade's vessel 'Gelderland' from Nijmegen and the patrol boat 'P 94' from Rijkswaterstaat (MMSI: 244030067), were promptly dispatched to the scene. Although the fireboat from Arnhem was later released, the situation remained critical as the high water levels made it challenging to identify the submerged cribs that likely contributed to the grounding. Preliminary investigations suggested that the barge may have veered off its course to avoid collision with another vessel in the busy fairway. By noon, negotiations were underway between Rijkswaterstaat and other involved parties on refloating strategies. The situation resolved around 1 p.m., when 'Noortstroom' was successfully pulled free by the towing vessel 'Waalplus' (MMSI: 244180626) and transported to a jetty in Millingen for further evaluation. For more in-depth details, you can check the Dutch report with accompanying images at this link: https://www.gelderlander.nl/liemers/tanker-vaart-op-krib-in-rijn-bij-pannerden~a014cc9d/

In a dramatic rescue operation on April 26, 2012, emergency services were called to the scene of an incident involving the tanker 'Noortstroom' at the locks of Hansweert. The alarm was raised at 4:45 a.m. after a man attempting to board the vessel fell onto its deck. Fire rescue teams responded promptly with three vehicles, including a specialized ladder truck, to assist in the emergency. Upon arrival, the individual was found lying on the deck, requiring careful securing before he could be lifted. By 5:30 a.m., the man was successfully hoisted off the ship using a crane and transported via trauma helicopter to the hospital in Goes for immediate medical attention. For more details and visuals, visit the Dutch report with photographs and video at http://www.hvzeeland.nl/Nieuws/Item?nid=19456.