What Crew Members Say About Rimini

A serious incident unfolded at the Tinnemans Shipbuilding facility in Maasbracht on April 15, 2025, when a mobile crane unexpectedly toppled over at approximately 11:45 a.m. The crane fell onto the foreship of the vessel 'Rimini', which was docked at the shipyard for maintenance work. Two crane operators suffered injuries as a result of the unexpected collapse, which saw the machine break in half during the incident. Emergency response teams swiftly mobilized to the scene, comprising multiple fire brigade units, police officers, and a trauma helicopter. The situation became chaotic soon after the accident, with many onlookers witnessing the events unfold. Fire brigade personnel worked quickly to rescue the injured individuals, who were subsequently transported to a hospital in Maastricht for medical treatment of unspecified injuries. By around 12:50 p.m., it was reported that emergency services had stabilized the area around the crane. The damaged crane is now being lifted from the site, and the Labour Inspectorate is set to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the collapse. For viewers interested in visuals of the incident, a report with photos and video can be accessed here: https://www.bd.nl/binnenland/hijskraan-omgevallen-op-scheepswerf-in-maasbracht-twee-slachtoffers-van-hoogte-gered~a165a39b/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

On the night of May 17, 2020, a maritime accident occurred when the vessel 'Rimini' collided with the gate of the Kiel Canal locks in Brunsbüttel. The incident transpired as the ship was unable to halt its momentum while entering the chamber of the small northern lock for its eastbound canal passage. This unfortunate allision resulted in damage not only to the 'Rimini' but also to the lock gate, which subsequently became inoperable. The vessel made its way to the canal port of Brunsbüttel on May 18. Preliminary assessments estimate the total damages to be at least €500,000. Detailed reports, including photographs of the incident, can be found on German forums and press releases.