Sector Inland shipping
Sagging of a barge, middensluis lock in IJmuiden
| Start date investigation | July 6, 2004 |
|---|---|
| End date investigation | July 4, 2006 |
| Type investigation | Full |
| Status investigation | Closed |
On 5 July 2004 at approximately 10:45 am, a new barge folded in half lengthwise and partially sunk in the Middensluis lock of IJmuiden. The new vessel had been delivered on 9 June 2004 and was carrying out its third trip with a load. During this serious accident, everyone on board was able to escape without injury. The lock, however, was closed for a longer period.