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Submarine Adrift

Submarine Adrift

A remote controlled mini submarine went adrift in the swallow waters off Den Helder, Netherlands.  The submarine was being towed by a naval tug when the towline broke allowing it go adrift.  The submarine drifted into waters too shallow for the tug to proceed.  The tug contacted the KNRM who dispatched a lifeboat from Helder to the scene.  The lifeboat crew were able to locate the submarine and attach a towing cable then proceeded to tow it into deeper water.  The sub was then transferred back to the navy tug.   No reported injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Stephanie Z-45 Aground

Stephanie Z-45 Aground

The 38 meter long trawler Stephanie Z-45 went aground on a sandbank near Den Helder, Netherlands.   The trawler was using outdated charts which led to the vessel going aground on the sand bank.   The KNRM lifeboat from Den Helder responded to the scene.   The lifeboat after a few attempts was able to release the Stephanie Z-45.   The trawler proceeded to Den Helder under its own power for inspection.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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HD-27 Disabled

HD-27 Disabled

The 465 gt fishing vessel HD-27 (Zuiderhaaks) contacted the KNRM rescue station at Den Helder, Netherlands that it was disabled and was in need of assistance.   The fishing vessel had caught a net in the propeller and was threatening to go ashore.   The station launched the lifeboat Joke Dijkstra who took aboard a towing cable cutter.  Due to the severe weather with 8 force winds and 4 to 6 meter waves, the lifeboat crew had prepared to hold the HD-27 in position until another fishing vessel to take it under tow.   The cutter allowed the fishing vessel and lifeboat to drop the tow line independently with minimal risk to either crew.  As planned the HD-27 was taken tow by another fishing vessel.   No reports of injury or pollution being release.

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