The 45 meter long fishing vessel Soli Deo Gloria – PH 63 caught fire while berthed in Urk, Netherlands. The fire started in the fish hold while the vessel was undergoing renovation. The crew attempted to contain the blaze, but were driven back. The local fire brigade was alerted and was able to extinguish the blaze quickly. Some crew suffered from minor smoke inhalation, but did not require hospitalization.
The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Samara caught fire while in the shipyard at Het Bosch in Zwartsluis, Netherlands. The fire started in the bow when repairs caused a short circuit. The local fire brigade was called and was able to bring the blaze under control. No reports of injuries.
On July 16, the 234 meter long, 25345 dwt bulk carrier Kaye E. Barker allided with the Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge on the Fox River in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The laker was attempting to go up the river with its cargo of coal when it struck the fendering around the bridge along with a nearby floating dock. A recreational watercraft was also struck and sustained significant damage. Traffic was halted on the bridge until it could be inspected for damage.
The Kaye E. Barker had no injuries, damage or pollution released. Traffic was resumed on the bridge by the following day. The cause of the allision is under investigation by the Coast Guard.
