Robbenzand
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.
Jin Hang Bo 53
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.
