The 36 meter long high speed ferry Koegelwieck suffered damage while berthed at the quay in Harlingen, Netherlands. An unnamed self-propelled barge was blown off course while passing by the Koegelwieck. The barge lost control and struck the Koegelwieck pushing the ferry into a piling. The Koegelwieck suffered damaged to its hull and was pulled out of service for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state bad weather was a factor.
The 100 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Elize V loaded with 1800 tons of gas oil went aground near Harlingen, Netherlands. The Elize V had veered out of the fairway and went up onto a sandbar. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. A boom was placed around the Elize V as a precaution. Another tanker was brought alongside and lightered off some of the gas oil. The Elize V was then refloated later the same day and proceeded to Harlingen for inspection. Reports state there were high winds in the area which may have contributed to the grounding.
