The 448 gt trawler VLI-7 Eben Haezer became disabled while off Westpit, Netherlands. The trawler had suffered engine problems and contacted the KNRM who launched a lifeboat to the scene. Another fishing vessel attempted to connect a towline to the Eben Haezer, but the heavy swell made the process too difficult. The lifeboat was able to connect the towline and towed the Eben Haezer into port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 58 meter long ferry Monnik went aground on a sandbank near Schiermonnikoog, Netherlands. The ferry had some 100 to 150 passengers on board when a strong wind and tide kept the Monnik firmly on the sandbank for eight hours. Two lifeboats from the KNRM were able to pull the ferry free. The Monnik continued under its own power to the island. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.
The trawler Pieter van Aris TX-21 became disabled after a cable snapped on one of the vessel’s boom while fishing in the Wadden Sea, Netherlands. With the boom and fishing gear in the water, the Pieter van Aris became uncontrollable. The crew contacted authorities and the KNRM launched a lifeboat from the Harlingen station. Initial attempts to tow the trawler failed due to the strong currents in the area. The second attempt was successful. The crew of the Pieter van Aris cleared the broken gear from the vessel and was able to proceed under its own power. No reports of injuries.
