Linz 20/1/2013
Flag: Netherlands (Maasbracht)
Company: Vof. Schoenmakers, Maasbracht (NL)
02322992 / L: 99,98 / B: 9,50 / Draft: 2,95
DWT: 2047
Engine: MTU 1197 pk
built: 1972
yard: Rasche, Uffeln-Vlotho (Germany)
- ex WINTRANS 40 (1972-75) Winschermann Transport AG, Salzgitter (Germany)
- ex TINA (1975-81) Wintrans GmbH, Duisburg-Ruhrort (Germany)
- ex TINA (1981-97) Lehnkering Reederei GmbH, Duisburg (Germany)
-AMANDUS (1997-) Vof. Schoenmakers, Maasbracht (NL)
http://www.omroepflevoland.nl/Nieuws/91115/gezonken-schip-woensdag-geborgen
http://scheepvaartnieuws.punt.nl/content/2012/05/ongeluksschip-markermeer-uit-het-water
On May 12, 2012, the 100 meter long self-propelled
barge Amandus sank on the
Markermeer near
Lelystad,
Netherlands. The vessel was carrying a cargo of stones when the crew discovered water ingress in the
engine room. The crew of three were unable to stop the ingress and requested assistance. The
KNRM launched lifeboats from
Marken and
Enkhuizen
along with several other rescue boats proceeded to the scene. A nearby
barge reached the Amandus first and safely rescued all three crewmen.
No reports of injuries. The Amandus proceeded to sink until it hit
bottom leaving the deck awash. Authorities spotted a small amount of
oil sheen in the water, but no boom was required. Buoys were placed
around the wreck. The police launched an investigation into the
incident.
Mammoet Maritime arrived on scene and began salvage operations. Two
tugs along with other vessels were able to lift the Amandus to the
surface by May 17.
http://www.shipwrecklog.com/log/2012/06/amandus/
