Shipwreck Log

Jisu Fortune

September 27, 2025 Paul Hancock

On September 24, the 200 meter long, 19,160 dwt car carrier Jisu Fortune (IMO: 9981570) allided with a lock in the English Channel at the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium. The Jisu Fortune was departing from Zeebrugge bound for Casablanca, Morocco when a strong gust of wind caused the car carrier to strike the Pierre Vandamme lock. Both the vessel and the lock sustained undisclosed damage. Authorities detained the Jisu Fortune until it could be inspected. Traffic was halted for several hours until the lock damage could be assessed. Belgium authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.

The Jisu Fortune was built in 2025 and launched in May. The vessel has 12 decks that can carry 7000 personal vehicles. The car carrier also uses LNG fuel to help reduce emissions.

River Drone 2

September 26, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the afternoon of September 23, the 106 meter long self-propelled barge River Drone 2 (MMSI: 205563290) ran aground on the Waal near Tiel, Netherlands. The River Drone 2 departed from IJmuiden bound for Antwerp when it ran aground on a sandbank near where the Waal meets the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. The barge was firmly stuck on the sandbank blocking traffic on the waterway. No reports of injuries.

Initial attempts to pull the free were unsuccessful. The following day the self-propelled barge River Drone 3 (IMO: 9973561) arrived on site and some of the cargo was lightered off. Reports state the River Drone 2 was pulled free and was allowed to proceed on its voyage. No reports of damage or pollution released.

Amici

September 26, 2025 Paul Hancock

Around noon on September 25, the 85 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Amici (MMSI: 211511880) sprung a leak on the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal near Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands. Authorities were alerted that the Amici, loaded with a cargo of manure, was taking on water. The local fire brigade was called out and found the vessel had sprung a leak. Aided by the self-propelled barge Salve (MMSI: 244670076) which help stabilize the Amici, fire fighters attempted to help seal the leak.

Reports state the master of the Amici was not on board the vessel during the incident, but he was notified and proceeded to the vessel. The cause of the leak was not disclosed, but news accounts stated the vessel had suffered prior leaks in the past. No reports of injuries.