The 98 meter long, 6404 dwt tanker Steersman became disabled shortly after departing from Antwerp, Belgium. The tanker had suffered engine problems and required a tow by two tugs to Hansweert. The problems where resolved and the vessel continued on its voyage to Milford Haven. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 39 meter long self-propelled barge Flumina struck bottom on the Scheldt River near Bornem, Belgium. The vessel suffered water ingress, but was able to continue to a jetty in Bornem. There local firefighters aided the crew to pump out the water and do temporary repairs. The Flumina had 280 tons of barley on board which was not impacted by the water ingress. The Flumina continued under its own power to a wharf for permanent repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 209 meter long, 23882 dwt car carrier Repubblica Argentina went aground on the Western Scheldt River after suffering engine failure. The Repubblica Argentina was later released with the aid of seven tugs and berthed at Flushing. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The car carrier was headed to Antwerp from Dakar.
