The 110 meter long self-propelled barge Werchina caught fire while berthed along the Waal at IJzendoorn, Netherlands. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room and the local fire brigade was alerted. Firefighters and a fireboat arrived on scene and extinguished the blaze. Damage to the Werchina was limited to the engine room. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 71 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Woods Hole ran aground in Vineyard Haven Harbor, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. The ferry was approaching the dock in Vineyard Haven with 146 passengers when it ran aground in shallow water. The Woods Hole was able to release itself and proceeded to berth at the dock.
The Coast Guard was alerted and detained the Woods Hole until it could be inspected for damage. The ferry remained in port for several hours until it was cleared by the Coast Guard and returned back to service. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On March 4, the 21 meter long tugboat Wilgum sprung a leak on the Mittelland Canal near Hannover, Germany. The leak was in the vessel’s engine room and overwhelmed the tug’s pumps. The local fire brigade was contacted and arrived with dewatering pumps. The firemen were able to pump out over 3 tons of water mixed with oil from the Wilgum while a temporary patch to seal the leak. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
