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River Drone 2

September 26, 2025 | Grounding
River Drone 2
Photo: gelrenieuws.nl

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.

 

 

Ray Primero

September 24, 2025 | Disabled
Ray Primero
Photo: lavozdegalicia.es

On the early morning of September 20, the fishing vessel Ray Primero sprung a leak 10 nautical miles off A Coruña, Spain. The Ray Primero sent out a distress call stating the vessel had uncontrolled flooding and the crew were abandoning ship into a life raft. The Salvamento Marítimo launched a search and rescue operation with multiple vessels and a helicopter to the scene. The helicopter found the life raft and hoisted all 11 crew to safety.  No reports of injuries.

When the search and rescue vessels arrived, they found the Ray Primero still afloat.  Authorities started dewatering efforts while the 22 meter long search and rescue vessel Salvamar Betelgeuse (MMSI: 225986508) and the 40 meter long tugboat María de Maeztu (IMO: 9429091) connected a towing line.  The vessels took the fishing vessel under tow and proceed to A Coruña. The vessels arrived in port safely.

Reports state that minor repairs were done on the fishing vessel. No reports of pollution released.

 

Rapid

September 19, 2025 | Grounding
Rapid
Photo: bagimsizkocaeli.com.tr

On the morning of September 18, the 82 meter long, 2620 dwt cargo vessel Rapid (IMO: 8919233) ran aground in the Black Sea near Pembe Kayalıkla, Turkey. The Rapid was headed to Chornomorsk with a cargo of plaster when it veered off course in a severe storm. Being pushed by strong waves the cargo vessel ran up on the rocks just off the shoreline.

Turkish authorities were alerted with the KEGM dispatching the 19 meter long  search and rescue vessel TCSG-910 (MMSI: 271030035). Conditions were too rough for the crew to reach shore or to transfer to the TCSG-910 so a helicopter was requested. The helicopter was able to hoist all 7 crew off the Rapid safely.  No reports of injuries.

The incident is under investigation by authorities. An initial inspection found the Rapid had sustained some hull damage, but no reports of pollution released.

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