REGINA FLUMINUM 2
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Repairs of ferry completed
The 'Regina Fluminium 2', connecting Eck en Wiel with Amerongen, was fully operational again on Oct 11. The ferry had been out of service since Dec 7 following a allision with an inland vessel while the vessel was moored on the Amerongen bank. Thanks to the rapid response of various parties, the ferry was quickly operational again. The repairs were carried out by external specialists. These included the repair of curved beams, cables, and electrical wiring, ensuring that all systems are fully functional again. All necessary inspections and repairs have now been completed. No additional safety measures will be implemented. At the time of the allision, the ferry was properly moored, with functioning lights, and the vessel was clearly visible on radar. The maintenance and inspection schedule will also remain unchanged, as the operator, the Veerdienst Eck en Wiel-Amerongen BV, believed the existing procedures offered sufficient safeguards. There was not yet complete clarity on the cause of the incident. The investigation into the allision with the barge was still ongoing.
Repairs to ferry underway
Repairs to the 'Regina Fluminium 2', operating between Eck en Wiel and Amerongen, were underway, and the ferry was expected to resume its scheduled service on Dec 9 or 10. Due to an allision, the cable had come loose, causing the ferry to briefly lose control. Ferry staff and emergency services responded immediately, and with the help of the fire department, the ferry was safely moored on the Gelderland bank near Eck en Wiel. While there were no casualties in the incident, the damage was significant enough to suspend service. Mechanics and ferry staff have since been working on repairs to the affected cable and the connections to the ferry to get it operational again quickly. People wishing to cross the Lower Rhine could use the ferry between Wijk Bij Duurstede and Rijswijk or the ferry between Ingen and Elst. It was also possible to cross the bridge via the A27 and drive past Culemborg. Report with photos: https://www.rtvutrecht.nl/nieuws/3977085/pontje-bij-amerongen-vaart-naar-verwachting-morgen-of-overmorgen-weer
Ferry dislodged after cargo ship struck its cables
On Dec 7, 2025, at around 7 p.m., an inland vessel allided with the cables of the 'Regina Fluminium 2', operating between Eck en Wiel and Amerongen.The ferry was dislodged and drifted rudderless on the Lower Rhine. Emergency services and frefighters were on site on both sides of the river and have moored the ferry on the Amerongen side. A few people and their cars were disembarked. The ferry was then shifted to the Eck en Wiel side in Gelderland, where it was moored in pos. 51° 59' N 005° 27 E'. Rijkswaterstaat was on site with the patrol boat 'RWS 85' (MMSI: 244041041). Shipping traffic was at a standstill during the response. The ferry was expected to be out of service for several days. The ferry itself was not damaged, but cables needed to be replaced. Work was due to start on Dec 8. Reports with photos and video: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/12/07/vrachtschip-ramt-veerpont-op-de-nederrijn/ https://www.src.fm/regionieuws/56890/veerpont-eck-en-wiel-amerongen-stuurloos-na-aanvaring-met-vrachtschip https://www.gelderlander.nl/buren/vrachtschip-ramt-kabel-van-veerpont-voorlopig-nog-uit-de-vaart~acab7944/
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