Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Olesia

On February 19, 2019, a serious maritime incident occurred on the Easter Scheldt when the vessel 'Olesia,' with a gross tonnage of 6,150 gt and departing from Antwerp, collided with the Belgian tank barge 'Perseus,' which has a deadweight tonnage of 2,898 dwt and was navigating from Rotterdam. The collision took place between Ouwerkerk and Stavenisse. The 'Olesia,' accompanied by Rijkswaterstaat officials, suffered considerable damage and made its way to the Krammer Lock in Bruinisse, Zeeland, where local police initiated an investigation. The following day, February 20, at 8:40 a.m., the 'Olesia' docked in Krimpen/Rotterdam, resuming its journey to Colonia on February 21 at 9:00 a.m. Meanwhile, the 'Perseus' safely reached Hans Weert at 8:50 p.m. on the same day, ultimately arriving in Terneuzen by 8:40 a.m. on February 21. The accident stemmed from inadequate communication between the vessels' skippers. Both mariners intended to navigate their ships across each other's paths but failed to coordinate their courses effectively. One skipper assumed the other would maintain a specific course, leading to the unfortunate misjudgment that culminated in the collision. By the time they recognized the impending disaster, it was too late to take evasive action. Consequently, investigations are underway against both skippers for likely breaches of multiple articles in the inland navigation regulations, and the Public Prosecution Service has become involved in the matter. For further details, including photographs of the incident, visit the Dutch news reports: https://www.hvzeeland.nl/nieuws/37682-schade-bij-aanvaring-oosterschelde/ and https://www.112markiezaten.nl/nieuws/2437/Binnenvaartschepen-botsen-op-Oosterschelde-bij-Stavenisse.