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Hoek van Holland Collision

Hoek van Holland Collision

The 229 meter long tanker Athiri  collided with the 171 meter long, 34620 dwt tanker Sloman Themis at the anchorage at  Hoek van Holland.   The Athiri had proceeding when it made an evasive maneuver causing it to strike the anchoring Sloman Themis.   The Themis anchor chain broke and the vessel suffered damage to it’s bow.   The Athiri suffered damage to its superstructure.     Authorities detained both vessels and conducted an investigation.   Reports state the captain of the Athiri was fined 10,000 €  due to several infractions.    No reports of injuries or any pollution being released from either tanker.

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Hoek van Holland Collision

Hoek van Holland Collision

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.

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Tug Fairplay 22 capsized

Tug Fairplay 22 capsized

The 317 dwt tug Fairplay 22 capsized off Hoek van Holland, Netherlands in the North Sea. The tug was out to assist the arriving vessel Stena Britannica to the Berg Harbor. Reports state that 3 of the 5 crew onboard were rescued. No reason for why the tug capsized, but bad seas was a factor.

Tug Fairplay 22 Capsized Off Rotterdam

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