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Pro Veritate hit by Yara Gas 3
In the evening of Nov 13, 2011, the "Yara Gas 3" suffered an engine blackout and collided with the "Pro Veritate" which was moored in the Side Canal A of the Gent-Terneuzen-Canal. The "Yara Gas 3" then dropped anchor in order to prevent a grounding. The tugs "Multratug 2" and "Zelzate" were soon on scene and kept the tanker on position. The "Pro Veritate" which was loaded with macadam, was significantly damaged as wekk as the adjacent work pontoon of Deltakust and the quay. The hull of the "Pro Veritate" was breached by the bulbous bow of the "Yara Gas 3" and caused water ingress. Divers of Underwater Contractors Diver from Terneuzen tried to stop the pathc the leakage. The "Yara Gas 3" was moored in the Yara Port at 6.30 a.m. on Nov 14. Dutch report with photos: http://www.tugspotters.com/dev/index.php?itemid=41935
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