On May 5, the 23 meter long fishing vessel Pieter Van Aris became disabled near Callantsoog, Netherlands. The fishing vessel had suffered steering problems in rough seas with waves reaching 3 meters. KNRM lifeboats from Callantsoog and Harlingen came to the aid of the Pieter Van Aris. The lifeboats escorted the fishing vessel into shelter waters and towed it to port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On February 26, the Antje WL 25 ran aground in the Wadden Sea off Lauwersoog, Netherlands. The KNRM was alerted and dispatched the lifeboat from Lauwersoog to the scene. The lifeboat made an attempt to pull the trawler free, but strong winds and low tide kept the Antje hard aground. Not until the following high tide the Antje was able to refloat itself and proceeded to Lauwersoog. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 37 meter long fishing vessel Den Hoope – O 231 ran aground off Stellendam, Netherlands. The Den Hoope had departed from Le Havre when it stranded in shallow water. The KNRM lifeboat was called to assist. The lifeboat was able to pull the Den Hoope into deeper water. The Den Hoope was proceeded into the port of Stellendam. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
