Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Vagari

On May 5, 2021, at approximately noon, an unfortunate incident unfolded on the Trekvliet waterway when the barge 'Vagari' collided with the rowing boat 'Floris IV,' which belonged to the Pelargos Student Rowing Association and carried five crew members. This accident occurred at the Dillenburglaan, situated on the boundary between Rijswijk and Voorburg. As the barge navigated beneath the Geest bridge, visibility was compromised, preventing the master of the 'Vagari' from spotting the rowing crew. Meanwhile, the rowers, alerted to the approaching freighter, attempted to steer their boat out of harm's way. However, strong winds pushed them back into the center of the Trekvliet. Efforts by bystanders to alert the barge's captain proved futile, as he was unable to halt the vessel in time. Faced with an impending collision, the five rowers made the critical decision to leap into the water for their safety. Fortunately, four of them successfully swam to shore. However, one student came perilously close to being struck by the barge. She managed to dive away at the last second and reached safety as well. Emergency services were promptly notified, and the fire brigade arrived on the scene to assist the students, who exhibited symptoms of hypothermia. While an ambulance was dispatched, none of the rowers required hospitalization. Meanwhile, the 'Floris IV' was found drifting in a partially submerged state. The barge 'Vagari' was reported to have sustained no damage but received orders to remain at the location for an investigation conducted by the police. Further details, including photographs and videos of the incident, can be accessed via the following links: [Schuttevaer](https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2021/05/06/aanvaring-tussen-binnenvaartschip-vagari-en-roeiboot-op-trekvliet/) and [Omroep West](https://www.omroepwest.nl/nieuws/4389059/Vijf-roeiers-springen-in-water-bij-aanvaring-met-vrachtschip-Ik-dacht-even-dit-gaat-fout).