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Bakesteyn

Bakesteyn

Bakesteyn
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On May 27, the 85 foot long self-propelled barge Bakesteyn caught fire on the Markerneer between Marken and Almere, Netherlands. The Bakesteyn had departed from Nieuwegein bound for Amsterdam when a fire broke out in the engine room. The crew alerted authorities who dispatched patrol boats and two KNRM lifeboats to the scene. When authorities arrived on scene, the crew of the Bakesteyn had already extinguished the blaze. The fire had started by a broken drive shaft which cut a fuel line. Authorities inspected the vessel and found there was a fuel leak and determined the Bakesteyn needed to be towed to port. The KNRM lifeboat took the Bakesteyn under tow and proceeded for Amsterdam. Another barge took over the tow a short time later. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Lelie

Lelie

Lelie
Photo: knrm

The 24 meter long passenger ship Lelie ran aground near Almere, Netherlands.  The KNRM was alerted with multiple lifeboats responding.  Three lifeboats arrived on scene along with the salvage boat Meander.  The Meander connected a towline to the Lelie, but had to  abandon their efforts as the salvage vessel due to flooding. The KNRM lifeboat was able to connect a towline and pulled the Lelie free. The vessels proceeded to Almere safely.  No reports of injuries to the 23 persons on board the Lelie and no pollution was released.

Nautica Ashore

Nautica Ashore

The 104-meter long self-propelled barge Nautica went aground on the Oostvaarder dam near Almere, Netherlands.  For an unknown reaseon, the vessel veered off course and struck the dam’s causeway.   The Nautica was refloated later with the assistance of several tugs.   All 3 crewmen reported uninjured.   No damage to the vessel or pollution was released. 

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