Tanker Strikes Embankment
The 110 meter long tanker MTS Youri struck the embankment along the Noord River near the 982 kilometer mark. The tanker was heading upstream when it approached a sharp bend in the river when it struck. The KNRM responded sending a lifeboat to the scene. Reports state the vessel was able to proceed to dock at a nearby wharf with the vessel’s bow full of mud. There was poor visibility due to fog at the time of the incident. No injuries or pollution was released.
