On November 8, the 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Blue Marjan (MMSI:244376425) collided with another vessel on the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal near Sas van Gent, Belgium. Reports state the Blue Marjan sustained hull damage to its bow, but no reports of pollution released.
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On July 19, the 122 meter long cargo vessel Myrte ran aground off Sluiskil, Netherlands. The Myrte was en route to Ghent from Tornio when it veered off course on the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal. Tugs were dispatched and pulled the Myrte free a short time later. The Myrte proceeded to Ghent where it berthed and inspected for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 230 meter long, 14424 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Begonia Seaways ran aground on the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal near Terneuzen, Netherlands. The vessel was en route to Ghent when it suffered a mechanical fault and struct the canal embankment. The vessel requested assistance with authorities stopping traffic on the canal and dispatching several tugs to the scene. The tugs were able to refloat the Begonia Seaways and escorted the cargo vessel to a nearby quay later the same day. No reports of injuries. No further details reported to the extent of damage or if any pollution was released in the incident.
