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EH 64 Elisabeth

EH 64 Elisabeth

The 10 meter long fishing vessel EH 64 Elisabeth ran aground on the Ijsselmeer near the dike spanning between Lelystad and Enkhuizen, Netherlands. The KNRM dispatched a lifeboat to the scene and was able to pull the EH 64 Elisabeth free. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Le Kevin

Le Kevin

Le Kevin
Photo: ouest-france.fr

The 13 meter long fishing vessel Le Kevin ran aground off Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue, France. The trawler was heading back to port when it ran aground at the entrance at Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue. The local fire brigade and the SNSM responded to the scene. Booms were placed around the trawler and oil was removed off the vessel. The Le Kevin was later refloated and brought into port. Reports state a small of pollution had been released, but no reports of injuries.

Viknafjord

Viknafjord

Viknafjord
Photo: namdalsavisa.no

The 11 meter long fishing vessel Viknafjord sank at its berth at Rørvik, Norway. The vessel had sprung a leak and sunk at the dock. No reports of injuries, but some diesel fuel was released.  Authorities arrived on scene and placed dewatering pumping on board.  Straps were attached and the Viknafjord was later raised later the same day. Reports state some absorbent pads were able to collect some of the pollution released.