The 135 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Estrella caught fire while moored in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The fire broke out due to an electrical short in the vessel’s bathroom. The local fire brigade along with multiple tugs responded to the scene. The fire fighters were able to extinguish the blaze a short time later. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Carpe Diem ran aground on the Rhine near Niederheimbach, Germany. The Carpe Diem was en route to Strasbourg from Koblenz with 2000 tons of oil when it suffered a fault with its propeller. The propeller had come loose causing the tanker to veer out of the fairway. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The tanker-barge was later refloated a few days later and continued on its voyage.
The 22 meter long fishing vessel Argentario ran ashore onto the beach in Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, France. The 5 crew on board alerted authorities the vessel had run aground. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Several attempts to refloat the Argentario failed even with the assistance of a tug. Reports state the vessel was to be refloated on a favorable high tide the following day.
