The 20 meter long tug Commando sank on the Ijssel River near Krimpen (Rotterdam), Netherlands. The tug was assisting other vessels in the area when it capsized and sank. The two men on board were rescued by the tug Gepke. No reports of injuries.
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The 14.8 meter long, 39 dwt fishing vessel Girl Rona capsized while approaching the mouth to the Teign River at Teignmouth Harbor, Devon, England. The five crew on board took refuge on the high side of the wheelhouse. Local residents contacted the RNLI who launched a lifeboat from Teignmouth. The lifeboat rescued all five crewmen and returned to the station where paramedics were standing by. No reports of injuries. The RNLI lifeboat sustained some damage during the rescue. The Girl Rona had 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 20 tons of fish on board when it capsized. No reports of pollution being released, but the cargo of fish has been dumped overboard. Initial attempts to right the trawler failed and a salvage company has been contracted with heavier equipment.
The 16 meter long trawler Toni Kylie capsized and went aground off Tweeds Head, Australia. The Toni Kylie had crossed over the Tweeds River Bar when the vessel lost control and went broadside to the waves. The trawler capsized and drifted back towards the harbour. The two crew on board remained on board until the vessel was pushed against the rock wall. The men jumped into the water and were able to make it ashore aided by local surfers. One man suffered a broken arm and was taken to hospital. Later that day, a strong swell help breakup the Toni Kylie spilling debris and diesel fuel. Authorities state there is no possibility of salvage.
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