Roadrunner

Roadrunner

Roadrunner
Photo: bndestem.nl

On the early morning of May 3, 2025 the 52 meter long self-propelled barge Roadrunner (MMSI: 244000039) caught fire on the Dintel River while moored in the harbor at Dintelmond, Netherlands. The fire started in the vessel’s galley a fire which the two crew members on board try to extinguish.  Unable to contain the blaze and dense smoke, the local fire brigade was called to the scene.  Fire fighters from Dinteloord and Willemstad were able to extinguish the blaze from shore assisted by the 28 meter long fire/patrol boat Furie 4 (MMSI: 244830754).

Furie 4

The master of the Roadrunner sustained burns to his upper arms and some inhalation. He was taken to hospital for treatment. Authorities stated the Roadrunner had sustained fire damage and required to be ventilation. Reports state the vessel’s dog was also rescued from the vessel by the fire brigade.

 

Sea Beauty

Sea Beauty

Sea Beauty

On the morning of May 2, the 100 meter long, 5535 dwt cargo vessel Sea Beauty (IMO: 9151096) became disabled in the Aegean Sea some 4 nautical miles off Cape Kafireas, Greece.  The Sea Beauty was headed to Thessaloniki from Elefsina with a cargo of 1500 metric tons of steel when it suffered engine failure.  Authorities reported that a nearby vessel monitored the Sea Beauty until it was able to restore power.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Reports state the Sea Beauty had been detained in April 2025 at Porto Nogaro with 18 deficiencies with some regarded as serious.

Silver Bird S 449

Silver Bird S 449

Silver Bird S 449
Photo: tv2nord.dk

On the evening of May 1, the 19.5 meter long, 167 gt fishing vessel Silver Bird S 449 (MMSI: 219034290) became disabled in the Skagerrak 30 nautical miles west of Hirtshals, Denmark. The trawler had its fishing gear wrapped around its propeller and gone adrift. The Silver Bird S 449 requested assistance with the lifeboat from Skagen Rescue Station took the fishing boat under tow.  The vessels proceeded to Hirtshals where the trawler safely moored at a quay in the harbor.  Reports state divers have been requested to cut the fishing gear free. The Silver Bird S 449 is a new vessel and only has been in service since March 2025. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Silver Bird S 449