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Silvia

November 10, 2025 | Fire

On the morning of November 8, the 187 meter long self-propelled barge Silvia (MMSI: 211383020) caught fire on the Waal River at Snelbinder near Nijmegen, Netherlands. The Silvia departed from Ochten bound for Mainz with a cargo of sand and soybeans when a fire broke out in the engine room. Authorities were alerted with the local fire brigade responding. A fireboat transported firefighters onto the Silvia who quickly extinguish the blaze within an hour.

Authorities stated the fire started in the insulation material near the exhaust system. There were no reports of injuries to the 5 crew on board the vessel. The extent of damage from the fire was not disclosed.

Shetland Trader

November 6, 2025 | Allision, Disabled

On the evening of November 4, the 75 meter long, 2386 dwt cargo vessel Shetland Trader (IMO: 9030486) allided on the River Medina near Cowes, Isle of Wight, England. The Shetland Trader had departed from Terneuzen and arrived off Cowes where the local pilot boarded the cargo vessel. The vessel proceeded up the River Medina when it suffered a power blackout caused by main engine failure. The pilot ordered an emergency anchor to be dropped, but the cargo vessel drifted a short distance into an area holding personal watercraft in the Cowes port. Reports state that a sailboat, yacht and other watercraft were struck or pulled by the Shetland Trader. The smaller vessels sustained damage, but fortunately there were no injuries on any vessel. No reports of damage or pollution released from the Shetland Trader.

The crew on the Shetland Trader was able to restore power and proceeded to a nearby pier in Cowes. Reports state the Coastguard were alerted of the incident while the local authority was involved in the cleanup efforts. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation into the incident.

Seaforce

October 27, 2025 | Disabled

On the morning of October 26, the 30 meter long standby vessel Seaforce (IMO: 6912499) sprung a leak in the North Sea off Zuiderhaaks, Netherlands. The Seaforce had suffered water ingress in the vessel’s engine room causing the vessel to lose power and go adrift. Unable to control the flooding, the crew sent out a distress call asking for assistance.

The KNRM launched a lifeboat near Bergen aan Zee due to the strong westerly winds and heavy seas. The Dutch Coast Guard launched a helicopter which arrived on scene and hoisted 5 of the Seaforce crew to safety. The remaining crew member stayed on the Seaforce as a rescue tug was dispatched from Terschelling. The tug arrived a short time later and took the Seaforce under tow to Oudeschild escorted by the KNRM lifeboat.

Reports state the Seaforce reached Oudeschild later that day waterlogged with a list to starboard. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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