The 85 meter long dredger Robbenzand allided with a bridge on the Noordhollands Canal near Burgervlotbrug, Netherlands. The dredger had lost steering and veered into the side of the bridge. No reports of injuries. Damage to the bridge will require several months of repair. An investigation showed that the Robbenzand had a broken control rod causing the steering failure.
The 74 meter long dredger Jin Hang Bo 53 sank at Port Elizabeth, South Africa. One of the dredger’s four legs collapsed causing the vessel to sink. After the vessel sent out a distress call, rescuers responded quickly and safely removed 15 crew off the Jin Hang Bo 53. No reports of pollution being released, but floating booms were placed around the vessel to contain any pollution. The dredger is slated to be salvaged. Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.
The 97 meter long suction dredge Crestway collided with the sailboat Rio Scoe off the Hoek van Holland, Netherlands. The sailboat was dis-masted. No one was injured on either vessel. The KNRM lifeboat was dispatched to the scene and took the sailboat under tow back to Harbor Mountain. The water police are conducting an investigation into the incident. No reports of pollution being released.
