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.
The 50 meter long self-propelled barge Patmar Z capsized on the Leuvense Vaart at Wilsele, Belgium. The Patmar Z was berthed at a quay unloading a cargo of stones when the cargo shifted to port. Part of the cargo of stone fell onto the quay while the vessel listed over to port pinned against the quay. One crewman was injured when the cargo fell onto the quay. Reports state some of the diesel fuel on board spilled from a tank into the water. A boom was placed around the vessel to contain any further pollution released. Authorities plan to pump water into the starboard side of the hold to stabilize the vessel. If this does not work, air will be pumped under the Patmar Z to right the vessel.
The 23 meter long tug Marineco Hathi ran aground on the breakwater outside the port at Oostende, Belgium. The tug was maneuvering to drop anchor when it became stuck in the shallows. The Marineco Hathi was able to refloat itself at the next high tide. The tug proceeded into the port of Oostende where it berthed to allow divers to inspect the vessel for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Marineco Hathi had been working on the wind farm on the Thornton Bank to help connect the wind farm to the power station onshore.
