Feeder container ship collided with barge ! Captain fell into the water! 支线集装箱船与驳船相撞！船长落水！

Feeder container ship collided with barge ! Captain fell into the water!

支线集装箱船与驳船相撞！船长落水！

At noon on May 30, a serious collision occurred on the Scheldt River connecting Antwerp and Vlissingen (Netherlands). A feeder container ship operated by a French container carrier collided with a Dutch inland fuel barge. The accident caused one person on the barge to be seriously injured, two people including the captain fell into the water, the barge was seriously damaged and flooded, and fuel leaked.

5月30日中午，在连接安特卫普和弗利辛恩（荷兰）的斯海尔德河上，发生一起严重碰撞事故。由法国集装箱承运公司运营的支线集装箱船与一艘荷兰内河燃料驳船相撞。事故造成驳船上一人重伤，包括船长在内两人落水，驳船严重受损进水并发生燃油泄漏。

图源网络：驳船与集装箱船相撞后采取的救援行动

Image Credit：Internet Rescue operation after the barge collided with the container ship

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident, but it is known that the container ship hit the barge, causing the barge to start taking on water and leaking fuel. After receiving the report, the Royal Netherlands Marine Rescue Association (KNRM) dispatched a lifeboat, a coast guard helicopter, a patrol boat and several tugboats to carry out a large-scale rescue. The KNRM report said: " The captain was injured during the rescue operation and swallowed a large amount of river water. " He and the injured crew were taken to the shore by the ship and treated by paramedics.

目前当局仍在调查事故原因，但已知是集装箱船撞上了驳船，导致驳船开始进水并发生燃油泄漏。荷兰皇家海洋救援协会（KNRM）接到报告后，派出救生艇，海岸警卫队直升机、巡逻船及多艘拖轮等展开大规模救援。KNRM报告称：“船长在救援行动中受了伤，并吞入了大量河水。”他和受伤的船员一同被船只送至岸边，由救护人员进行救治。

The container ship was only slightly damaged but was ordered to enter the anchorage pending inspection. AIS signals showed that the ship had resumed sailing on Monday (June 2). It was sailing from Antwerp to Dunkirk, France when the collision occurred. The container ship was delivered in 2018 and was the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered ship to join the company's fleet.

集装箱船仅受到轻微损坏，但被勒令驶入锚地等待检查。AIS信号显示，该船已于本周一（6月2日）恢复航行。碰撞发生时，它正从安特卫普驶往法国敦刻尔克。该集装箱船于2018年交付，是首艘加入该公司旗下船队的液化天然气（LNG）动力船。

The accident took place in Vlissingen, downstream of the Scheldt River, which is not only an important node on this busy waterway, but also a strategically important deep-water port in the Netherlands. Let us turn our attention to this port, which has been mentioned many times in accident reports but may not be well known to the public...

此次事故的发生地——斯海尔德河下游的弗利辛恩（Vlissingen），不仅是这条繁忙水道上的重要节点，更是荷兰自身极具战略意义的深水海港。 让我们将目光投向这个在事故报道中多次被提及，却可能不为大众所熟知的港口...

Vlissingen

Vlissingen is located in the province of Zeeland in the southwest of the Netherlands . It is a port city in the southwest of the Netherlands. It is located on the former island of Valkeren on the north side of the Scheldt estuary , about 88 kilometers southwest of The Hague . It is the " end of the world " of the Dutch land and the terminal of all land transportation. It is an important commercial port and fishing port, and a naval base. Vlissingen is a pilot station for sailing into the Scheldt River . There are industries such as oil refining , shipbuilding, and steel. It is a seaside resort. As of 2020, the city has about 33,000 residents, a total administrative population of 44,000, and a total area of 344.98 square kilometers (90% of which is water). Together with the neighboring Middelburg, it forms a coherent urban area with a total population of more than 93,000.

弗利辛恩

弗利辛恩（Vlissingen）位于荷兰西南部泽兰省，荷兰西南部港市。坐落在斯海尔德河口北侧的瓦尔克赫伦前岛上，距海牙西南约88公里。是荷兰陆地的“天涯海角”，所有陆路交通的终点站。是重要商港和渔港，海军基地。弗利辛恩是进入斯海尔德河航行时的领航站。有炼油、造船、钢铁等工业。海滨胜地。截至2020年，城市居民约3.3万人，行政区划总人口4.4万，总面积344.98平方公里（其中水域占比90%）。其与邻近的米德尔堡（Middelburg）共同构成连贯的城市区域，总人口超过9.3万。

It is reported that the French container carrier has previously announced that it will add a loop line from Vlissingen to its EURAF 1 route . The deployment of Europe-West Africa on the EURAF 1 route will further strengthen its services and provide the following services:

据悉，此前该法国集装箱承运公司就发布消息，将在其经营的EURAF 1航线上增加挂弗利辛恩港至环线运输。在EURAF 1航线上部署欧洲-西非，将进一步加强其服务，并提供以下服务：

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1. Strengthen coverage linking Vlissingen (Netherlands) to West African markets.
   Provide direct services from Vlissingen to Senegal and Ivory Coast to meet the seasonal reefer market demand, mainly for potatoes and onions, with competitive transportation times.
2. Providing weekly services to and from the Port of Vlissingen around the world.
   Ports along the EURAF 1 route: Dunkirk Port - Tilbury Port - Antwerp Port - Vlissingen Port - Dunkirk Port - Le Havre Port - Montouil Port - Tangier Port - Algeciras Port - Dakar Port - Abidjan Port - Dakar Port - Algeciras Port - Dunkirk Port.

1、加强覆盖链接弗利辛恩港(荷兰)到西非市场。
提供从弗利辛恩港至塞内加尔和Ivory Coast直航服务，以应主要用于土豆和洋葱的季节性冷藏箱市场需求，提供具有竞争力的运输时间。

2、提供全球进出弗利辛恩港的周班服务。
EURAF 1航线沿途挂港:敦刻尔克港-蒂尔伯里港-安特卫普港-弗利辛恩港-敦刻尔克港-勒阿弗尔港-蒙托伊尔港-丹吉尔港-阿尔赫西拉斯港-达喀尔港-阿比让港-达喀尔港-阿尔赫西拉斯港-敦刻尔克港。

Port of Vlissingen

Vlissingen Port, a key port in Southwest Netherlands, lies in Vlissingen, Zeeland, on the north bank of the West Scheldt estuary and the south coast of Walcheren Island. It faces Belgium's Terneuzen Port across the river and borders the North Sea, boasting an excellent location.

弗利辛恩港

弗利辛恩港（Port of Vlissingen）是荷兰西南部的重要港口，位于泽兰省的弗利辛恩市，处于西斯海尔德河口北岸，瓦尔赫伦岛南岸，隔河与比利时的泰尔讷曾港相望，濒临北海，地理位置十分优越。

• Geographical location and natural conditions

Location and Climate: Vlissingen Port lies at 51°27′N, 003°35′E. Its temperate oceanic climate sees prevailing southwest and west winds. The annual average temperature ranges from a low of -5°C in December to a high of 28°C in July. Annual rainfall averages about 700 mm, with a mean spring tide range of 4.46 m and neap tide range of 2.95 m.

Hydrographic Conditions: The south channel into the port has a low - tide depth of 9.75 m and a high - tide depth of 10.49 m. The north channel sees low - tide depths of 9.14 m and high - tide depths of 11.52 m. The roadstead is safe and spacious, with sandy bottom for good anchor grip, and water depth varying between 10 m and 26 m.

• 地理位置与自然条件

坐标与气候：港口地理坐标为51°27′N，003°35′E，属温带海洋性气候，盛行西南及西风，年平均气温最低约-5℃（12月），最高约28℃（7月），全年平均降雨量约700毫米，平均潮差大汛为4.46米，小汛为2.95米。

水文条件：入港南航道最低潮时水深9.75米，最高潮时水深10.49米；北航道最低潮时水深9.14米，最高潮时水深11.52米。锚地安全而宽敞，沙质锚抓地，水深变化在10米至26米之间。

• Port facilities and functions

Port area composition: It has three port areas: East Port, Outer Port and Inner Port. There are three gates from the Outer Port to the Inner Port.

Berths and docks:

General cargo/bulk cargo berths: The outer harbour is 350 metres long with a frontal draft of 12 metres; the inner harbour is 1,000 metres long with a frontal draft of 7.50 metres, with a total warehouse capacity of 100,000 cubic metres and 800 live animal cages.

• 港口设施与功能

港区构成：拥有东港、外港及内港三个港区，从外港进入内港池有3个闸门。

泊位与码头 ：

杂货/散装货泊位：外港长350米，前沿吃水12米；内港长1000米，前沿吃水7.50米，仓库总容量为10万立方米，活动物箱笼800只。

Ro-ro ship, oil tanker berth, container distribution berth: 920 meters long, front draft 13 meters, covered warehouse area of 50,000 square meters, open warehouse area of 100 square meters.

Mooring buoys for oil tankers and ro-ro ships: There are two mooring buoys close to the port entrance, fixed with 300-meter and 220-meter iron chains, and the buoy draft is 12.50 meters; there is one mooring buoy in the northeast of the port, fixed with 300-meter iron chains, and the draft is also 12.50 meters.

European LPG Terminal: Located in the eastern part of the port, it has three piers, two of which have a draft of 12.5 meters for special ocean-going LPG ships, and the other has a draft of 6.0 meters for barges.

K·M·S Repair Dock: Located in the eastern part of the port, it has facilities for repairing ships of less than 250,000 tons and a dock for ships of 40,000 tons.

滚装船、油船泊位、集装箱集散泊位：长920米，前沿吃水13米，有盖仓库面积为50000平方米，露天仓库面积为100平方米。

油船和滚装船系泊浮筒：紧靠港口入口处的两只系泊浮筒，用300米和220米的铁链固定，浮筒吃水12.50米；在港口东北部有1只系泊浮筒，用300米铁链固定，吃水也在12.50米。

欧洲液化石油气集散站：处于港口东部，有3个突堤码头，其中2个吃水12.5米，供专用远洋液化石油气船使用，另1个吃水6.0米，供驳船使用。

K·M·S修理船坞：位于港口的东部，有修理250000吨以下船只的装置，40000吨船只的船坞。

Hawkchester Jetty: Opposite the mooring buoys just opposite the port entrance, there are three general cargo berths, one of which has a draft of 11.5 meters and is used by phosphate ore carriers. The other two are dedicated berths for liquid cargo and ammonia, with drafts of 11.5 meters and 5.5 meters respectively.

Loading and unloading equipment: We have special cranes for 20-ton, 30-ton and 40-ton containers, 25-ton lifting forklifts, tractors, trailers and other loading and unloading and transportation facilities, and several tugboats to provide services. The maximum lifting capacity of the floating crane is 225 tons, with high loading and unloading efficiency, unloading 3,000 tons of crude oil per hour, and loading and unloading of fuel oil is about 2,700 tons per hour. If necessary, we can arrange operations during holidays, but overtime pay will be paid.

Pipeline facilities: There are oil pipelines with a diameter of 203.2 to 304.8 mm for oil tankers to load and unload.

霍克切斯特突堤码头：在紧靠港口入口处系泊浮筒的对面，有3个杂货泊位，其中1个吃水11.5米，供磷酸盐矿石运输船作业，另2个是液体货物和氨水的专用码头，吃水分别是11.5米和5.5米。

装卸设备：备有20吨、30吨、40吨集装箱的专用起重机，25吨升降铲车、拖拉机、拖车等装卸和运输设施，还有多艘拖船提供服务。浮吊的最大起重能力达225吨，装卸效率高，卸原油每小时3000吨，装卸燃料油每小时约2700吨。在节假日中如果需要，可以安排作业，但应付加班费。

管线设施：有直径为203.2～304.8mm输油管供油船装卸使用。

• Shipping and economic significance

Cargo throughput: Annual throughput is more than 5 million tons. The main export goods are coal, chemicals, potatoes, onions and groceries, and the main import goods are crude oil, wool, timber, coal, leather and groceries.

The Port of Vlissingen is an important petrochemical distribution center in Europe. It has many petrochemical plants and refineries, processes and stores petroleum and chemical products, and is an important energy and chemical logistics center. At the same time, the port's busyness and cargo throughput reflect its important position in international trade, and also drive the development of local refining, shipbuilding, steel and other industries.

As a pilot station for sailing into the Scheldt River, the Port of Vlissingen is an important hub in Europe's inland waterway network, connecting many inland cities with the vast Atlantic Ocean. It is an important support for the economic development of the Netherlands and Europe.

This accident has come to an end with efficient rescue and rapid resumption of sailing. However, when container ships and barges are sailing in the same sea area, the crew must be highly vigilant, strengthen lookout, and fully understand the maneuvering characteristics of each ship. When the container ship is overtaking or approaching the barge, it must maintain sufficient lateral and longitudinal safety distance to avoid collision or ship deviation caused by ship waves . It is imperative to strictly abide by navigation rules, maintain a safe distance, and pay close attention to surrounding traffic dynamics and environmental factors. In complex waters or harsh conditions, it is necessary to drive more carefully and take avoidance measures in advance to ensure navigation safety.

• 航运与经济意义

货物吞吐：年吞吐量500万吨以上。主要出口货物为煤、化工品、土豆、洋葱及杂货等，进口货物主要有原油、羊毛、木材、煤、皮革及杂货等。

弗利辛恩港是欧洲重要的石化集散地，拥有多个石化工厂和炼油厂，处理和储存石油和化学产品，是重要的能源和化工物流中心。同时，港口的繁忙程度和货物吞吐量体现了其在国际贸易中的重要地位，也带动了当地炼油、造船、钢铁等工业的发展。

作为进入斯海尔德河航行时的领航站，弗利辛恩港是欧洲内陆水运网络的重要枢纽，连接着内陆诸多城市与广袤的大西洋，是荷兰和欧洲经济发展的重要支撑。

本次事故在高效救援与快速复航中暂告段落，但当集装箱船与驳船在同一海域航行时，船员需高度警惕，加强瞭望，充分了解各自船舶的操纵特性。集装箱船在超越或靠近驳船时，要保持足够的横向和纵向安全距离，避免发生碰撞或因船行波导致的船舶偏移，务必严格遵守航行规则，保持安全距离，并密切关注周围交通动态和环境因素。在复杂水域或恶劣条件下，更应谨慎驾驶，提前采取避让措施，以确保航行安全。