On November 17, the 42 meter long fishing vessel Ieke Cornelis became disabled in the North Sea near Den Helder, Netherlands. The trawler had suffered a gearbox failure and went adrift. The Ieke Cornelis drifted in heavy seas reaching 5 meters high and was being pushed towards a nearby drilling platform. A nearby tug was able to come to the Ieke Cornelis aid and towed the trawler to Den Helder. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The coastal cargo vessel Intan Nusantara caught fire while berthed at Ketapang, Indonesia. The Intan Nusantara was loaded with consumer goods when a fire broke out in the hold. Local fire fighters responded to the scene and were able to extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state damage was extensive to the cargo.
The 60 meter long, 950 dwt cargo vessel Ilmamui sank while berthed at Perkasa, Pulau Bangka, Indonesia. The vessel had been resting in the port for many years being in lay-up when it suffered water ingress. The Ilmanui capsized and partially sank. No reports of injuries. Reports state the likely cause of the incident was due to lack of maintenance.