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Rigoletto

Rigoletto

Rigoletto
Photo: schuttevaer.nl

On the afternoon of July 22, the 105 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Rigoletto (MMSI: 244670415) allided on the IJsselmeer at Kornwernerzand, Netherlands. The Rigoletto was headed to Harlingen from Stavoren when it approached the locks at Kornwernerzand. As the passenger ship reached the lock, it struck the lock gates. The bow sustained only slight damage and there were no report of injuries. Authorities allowed the Rigoletto to proceed on its journey, but the locks were closed to traffic for several hours until inspections could be completed.

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.

Flying Dutchman

Flying Dutchman

Photo: KNRM

 

The 40 meter long schooner Flying Dutchman became disabled while sailing in the IJsselmeer.  The schooner’s engine had failed and the vessel requested assistance from the KNRM.   The KNRM lifeboat was able to reach the scene and kept the schooner from going aground while waiting for a tug.   The tug took the Flying Dutchman under tow and proceeded to Urk, Netherlands.  The vessel was inspected and no reports of damage.   No injuries or pollution being released.

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