On January 25, the 68 meter long self-propelled barge Allegonda L was damaged while berthed at Antwerp, Belgium. The vessel was loading cargo when the loading equipment suffered a malfunction and struck the wheelhouse. The wheelhouse’s windows were broken and equipment smashed. No one was injured and no pollution was released.
The 88 meter long, 4030 dwt freighter Delamar went aground off Antwerp, Belgium. The vessel was refloated the next day and proceeded to Antwerp. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. No further details reported.
The 137 meter long freighter Fortunagracht suffered water ingress while moored at Antwerp, Belgium. The freighter had suffered a leak in the cargo hold causing the vessel to list to port against the quay. The local fire brigade along with two tugs assisted keeping the Fortunagracht while the crew made repairs. Reports state a portion of the cargo had fallen into the hold piercing the hull. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
