Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Westford

On March 23, 2015, a significant maritime incident occurred as the dredger 'Josef Möbius' collided with a Dutch-registered barge in the Ems River, situated between Emden and Eemshaven. The collision was attributed to a malfunction in the vessel's rudder gear, which caused the dredger to divert from its intended path and strike the barge amidships with its bow. This impact resulted in a deformation of the dredger's hull by six centimeters. In response to the incident, the water police of Emden initiated an investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the accident. Both the dredger and barge underwent thorough inspections; the dredger was examined at Emden, while the barge was evaluated upon its arrival in Delfzijl. Following these assessments, the 'Josef Möbius' was subsequently admitted to Bredo Yard in Bremerhaven on March 28 for further repairs and evaluations.