The 152 meter long, 13031 dwt container ship Heinrich Schepers allided with a wall on the Scheldt just outside the entrance to Deurganckdok, Belgium. The Heinrich Schepers had suffered a mechanical fault and swung into the metal deflection wall resulting in a 2 meter hull breach above the waterline. No reports of injuries. Authorities report damage to the wall was minimal and has launched an investigation into the incident.
The 243 meter long, 108760 dwt tanker Sea Bay became disabled and ran aground off Zeebrugge, Belgium. The Sea Bay was en route to Antwerp when it suffered engine failure and power blackout. The tanker went adrift and grounded on a sandbank some eight kilometers offshore. Unable to refloat itself, the Sea Bay requested assistance. Four tugs were dispatched and refloated the tanker on the following high tide. The tugs towed the Sea Bay to Ostend before proceeding to Zeebrugge for inspection. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Arsianco allided with the Charleroi-Brussels canal lock at Pont-à-Celle, Belgium. The Arsianco had proceeded to early to pass into the lock and struck the lock gate. The gate suffered significant damage requiring it to be removed. Cranes were requested to lift the damage gate halting traffic on the canal. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
