Photos: KNRM
The fishing cutter GM7 sank at its mooring at Elburg, Netherlands. The cutter had sprung a leak and sunk when the surrounding ice melted. No reports of injuries. The KNRM station crew were able to refloat the vessel using pumps and a crane. No reports of pollution being released.
The self-propelled barge Euphrates became disabled off Oosterschelde, Netherlands. The vessel’s cargo of steel rolls shifted causing a list. The vessel requested assistance with the KNRM dispatching a lifeboat to the scene. A tug and another vessel were on site. The Euphrates was taken under tow back to port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
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.
