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Mira Daruda

Mira Daruda

Mira Daruda
Photo: ad.nl

The 73 meter long self-propelled barge Mira Daruda struck a ferry cable on the Lek River between Culemborg and Schalkwyk, Netherlands. The Mira Daruda was proceeding from Maasbracht when it struck the cable going at full speed and became tangled with the cable. The ferry attached to the cable was pulled from shore, but no reports of injuries or damages to the ferry. The ferry returned to the shore, but the Mira Daruda remained tangled blocking traffic on the river. A floating crane was requested to aid in freeing the barge.

Johannes Dirk

Johannes Dirk

Johannes Dirk
Photo: KNRM

On October 24, the 18 meter long fishing vessel Johannes Dirk – DK17  became disabled off Lauwersoog, Netherlands. The trawler had gotten its propeller fouled by a fishing net and went adrift. The crew requested assistance with the nearby fishing vessel Vier Gebroeder arriving on scene. The Vier Gebroeder began to tow the Johannes Dirk through the Wesgat when the KNRM lifeboat arrived and took over the tow. The lifeboat safely towed the Johannes Dirk to Lauwersoog. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Thomson Majesty

Thomson Majesty

Thomson Majesty

The 207 meter long, 2700 dwt passenger cruise ship Thomson Majesty became disabled on the Mediterranean Sea near Livorno, Italy. The Thomson Majesty had departed from Livorno bound for Corsica when it suffered a total power blackout. The passenger ship went adrift for several hours before the crew was able to restore power. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Thomson Majesty returned to Livorno. No further details reported.