Schuttevaer – Shell Suction Dock Shell Oosterscheldekering

The Eemshorn hull-to-hull dredge of Yerseke was whipped full force against a pillar inside the Oosterscheldekering Monday morning 5 November at 5 am

It would have happened at a considerable speed. Based on the AIS data, the vessel traveled more than 20 kilometers per hour at that time. She suffered a lot. In the photos, you can see that the head is completely assembled.
The collision occurred in the dark at the time of the tide, one hour before low tide. The Eemshorn is glued to the pillar after the collision. Omroep Zeeland reports that four people were on board. The KNRM dropped three of them after the collision. Only the skipper stayed on board. After the turnaround, he saw the opportunity to detach the ship independently, after which he could sail to the port of Neeltje Jans by himself.
The way in which the accident could have occurred is still unclear. About a kilometer before the defense, a yellow ball line indicates the danger of the defense. Regular warnings are given to dangerous tidal currents near the defense. According to the KNRM, it can travel up to 15 km on the spot.
The ship had left Yerseke's port of call around four o'clock in the morning. The TSHD Eemshorn (56 x 9.10 meters) is owned by Van der Endt-Louwerse, a shellfish and gravel trade in Yerseke. In part with regard to claims processing via insurance, they meant nothing about the collision and the possible cause.
Unlike the ship, the Oosterscheldekering probably suffered only minor damage as a result of the accident. Spokesman Robin van Wisse of Rijkswaterstaat said in front of the radio that a first visual inspection based on photographs shows that slight damage was caused to a beam and a top beam, both in concrete. Steel doors have not been touched as they are on the North Sea side. An additional inspection of the interior must show if serious damage has actually occurred. After that, an estimate of the damage can not be made. (BO)