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Engine of asylum ship broke down
The engine of the ' Dutch Harmony', actually used as an asylum reception ship at the Schiehaven Quay in Zwijndrecht broke down, the ship can no longer be used. The 160 residents were moved to two smaller ships at the Schiehaven Quay and in Coolhaven on Nov 26. The damage occurred last week, an this week, it was determined that on-site repairs were not possible. The municipality was informed of this by the COA (Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers), which is responsible for this reception center. The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) carried out an inspection on Nov 20 and concluded that the ship may no longer be used as of Nov 21, because it did not comply with nautical laws and regulations. According to these regulations, a working engine must always be on board the ship in the event of an emergency, to ensure the safety of the residents on board. Therefore, the residents had to be moved. No vessel of comparable size was available to replace the vessel. In consultation with the harbour master, one smaller vessel will be moored at its current berth at the Schiehaven Quay, and the other in Coolhaven at a location where shore power is already available. The approximately 160 residents of the 'Dutch Harmony' will be divided equally between the two vessels (approximately 80 residents per vessel). Neighborhood councils and local residents were to be notified.
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