The 86 meter long, 3750 dwt freighter Edmy suffered a fire while anchored off Stellendam, Netherlands. The fire started in the engine room resulting in dense smoke. The KNRM lifeboats were alerted of the situation, but the crew was able to get the fire under control. The Edmy continued to Rotterdam with assistance by two tugs. No reports of injuries to the eight crew and no pollution released. The Edmy was to proceed to a shipyard for repairs. The Edmy was en route to Lillesand from Antwerp.
The 24 meter long fishing vessel Adriana Maria TH-7 became disabled near Scheveningen, Netherlands. The fishing vessel had suffered engine and steering problems and requested assistance from the KNRM. The KNRM dispatched a lifeboat to the scene and took the Adriana Maria under tow. Both vessels proceeded back to Scheveningen. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On May 12, 2012, the 100 meter long self-propelled barge Amandus sank on the Markermeer near Lelystad, Netherlands. The vessel was carrying a cargo of stones when the crew discovered water ingress in the engine room. The crew of three were unable to stop the ingress and requested assistance. The KNRM launched lifeboats from Marken and Enkhuizen along with several other rescue boats proceeded to the scene. A nearby barge reached the Amandus first and safely rescued all three crewmen. No reports of injuries. The Amandus proceeded to sink until it hit bottom leaving the deck awash. Authorities spotted a small amount of oil sheen in the water, but no boom was required. Buoys were placed around the wreck. The police launched an investigation into the incident.
Salvage
Mammoet Maritime arrived on scene and began salvage operations. Two tugs along with other vessels were able to lift the Amandus to the surface by May 17. Photos of the salvage operation can be seen on tugspotters.com
