The 68 meter long self-propelled barge West Oder 1 allided with the pier at Brake, Germany. The barge was attempting to berth when it struck the wooden pier causing damage to the pier and the vessel’s bow. No reports of injuries. The water police conducted an investigation and found the master of the West Oder 1 did not hold a certificate for sailing on the inland waterways and the vessel lacked the proper paperwork as well. Reports state the master of the West Oder 1 will face prosecution.
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The 18 meter long tug Willem Lourens went aground at Terneuzen, Netherlands. The tug with three barges ran onto a harbor dam. The Willem Lourens was able to refloat itself under its own power. Several other tugs responded and aided in refloating the barges. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 127 meter long, 10891 dwt tanker Weserstern suffered an engine room fire while in the locks at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The tanker was waiting to enter the North Sea from the Kiel Canal when the fire broke out. The crew was able to contain and extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries. The Weserstern remains moored at Brunsbüttel. No details to the extent of damage caused by the fire. The tanker was en route to Rotterdam from Porvoo.
