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Collision on the Wester Scheldt

On the Wester Scheldt near Hansweert the "Crystal Bach" , 117 ts(ENI: 04812680), enroute from Hansweert to Ghent, was in collision with the barge "La Mattanza", 2415 ts (ENI-No.: 02325758), which was coming from Le Havre, on Oct 25, 2018, at 3.35 a.m. Both a unit of the police and the patrol vessel "RWS 79" of Rijkswaterstaat were sent to the south port at the lock complex in Hansweert for investigations. Both ships were moored in the port of the South-Beveland Canal. The passenger ship suffered considerable damage, including a few broken windows at port side. No one was hurt. The 105 passengers were disembarked in Wemeldinge at the end of the morning. Then they were taken to Ghent and Bruges by buses. The 88 crew members remained on board for the time being. The police and the Transport Inspectorate were investigating how the collision could have happened. On Oct 26 the "Crystal Bach" berthed in Antwerp. Dutch reports with photos and video: https://www.hvzeeland.nl/nieuws/36815-aanvaring-westerschelde-hansweert/ https://www.omroepzeeland.nl/nieuws/108996/Aanvaring-bij-Hansweert-kapotte-tanker-en-passagiers-van-boord https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/nid29806-aanvaring-tanker-en-cruiseschip-bij-hansweert.html http://www.kustvaartforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7696&p=467939#p467897

Crystal Bach officially joins Crystal River Cruise fleet

German opera singer Anna-Maria Kaufmann officially christened Crystal River Cruises’ first-ever newbuild river ship, Crystal Bach, during a traditional ceremony in Rüdesheim, Germany on 20 August 2017. Joining Crystal CEO and president Edie Rodriguez and the line’s longstanding entertainer and emcee Mark Farris, Kaufmann blessed the ship and broke a bottle of champagne over her hull to bring luck to all who sail on the vessel. Kaufmann then performed Johann Sebastian Bach’s ‘Air on the G String’ for invited attendees, which included the ship’s guests, local travel partners and executives from Crystal’s parent company, Genting Hong Kong. Crystal also broadcast the live stream of the ceremony via its Facebook page.

Crystal River Cruises Names German Soprano Vocalist as Godmother to New Ship

Crystal River Cruises has announced that soprano vocalist and German performer, Anna-Maria Kaufmann, will be the godmother of its new riverboat Crystal Bach. The newly-built "Rhine Class" river ship embarked on its maiden voyage from Amsterdam on Sunday, and will be christened by Kaufmann in Rudesheim, Germany, this Sunday. Crystal Bach is one of four new-builds in Crystal River Cruises' five-ship fleet and will sail Rhine, Main and Danube cruises with its twin sister, Crystal Mahler. Accommodating up to 110 passengers, Crystal Bach's cabins -- all suites -- will range in size from 220 to 750 square feet (a two-bedroom suite), encompassing industry-first king-size beds, walk-in closets and large bathrooms. As Crystal Bach's godmother, Kaufmann will bless the ship during the christening ceremony and serenade guests with a performance of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Air".