On March 31, the 292 meter long, 59938 dwt container ship Sea Land Meteor ran aground off Flushing, Netherlands. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The boxship was later refloated on the rising tide assisted by 6 tugs.
On June 28, the 203 meter long, 21370 dwt container ship MSC Lieselotte suffered a minor fire while in drydock in Antwerp, Belgium. The fire started while the vessel was under repair. Reports state the flames reached several meters high before it could be quickly extinguished. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 366 meter long, 140958 dwt container ship MSC Renee allided with the Berendrechtsluis Lock in Antwerp, Belgium. The MSC Renee was proceeding out of Antwerp bound for Dunkirk when it struck the lock resulting in a 15 meter long hull breach above the water line. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The MSC Renee proceeded to Deurganckdok to unload cargo before continuing for repairs.
