Fire on Ro-Ro ship in Antwerp leaves 25 people trapped by smoke
NewsA fire on the Silver Sun at a dry dock in Antwerp trapped 25 people due to heavy smoke but was quickly controlled, prompting a medical emergency plan.
Antwerp digs for 12,000 TEU ships
Buoyed by a 14.3% increase in container traffic to 8M TEU in 2007, the Port of Antwerp has launched its long-desired Scheldt deepening programme. By late 2009, following the removal of 11 sand sills, the port should be accessible for ships with a draught up to 13.1m at any state of the tide, compared to 11.5m today. The future 13.1m navigational depth will be guaranteed and will represent an actual water depth of 14.7m, as a 12.5% keel clearance must be observed.
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