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Elisabeth WR20

Elisabeth WR20

Elisabeth WR20
Photo: KNRM

The 23 meter long fishing vessel Elisabeth ran aground in the North Sea near Den Oever, Netherlands.  The crew found the fishing vessel had stranded on a sand bank and requested assistance. The Callanstoog KNRM dispatched their lifeboat to the scene.  However, the starboard engine failed on the Callanstoog lifeboat.  The lifeboat from Den Helder was nearby and was able to respond to the scene.  The Den Helder lifeboat found the rough seas and the fishing boat’s gear prevented the lifeboat from providing assistance.  The lifeboat stood by to monitor the situation. Fortunately, the the Elisabeth was able to refloat itself with the rising tide .  No reports of injuries to the 2 crew on the Elisabeth, damage or pollution released.

Trawler Sirius Fire

Trawler Sirius Fire

Trawler Sirius Fire Stellendam

The 32 meter long fishing vessel Sirius caught fire while berthed in the port of Stellendam, Netherlands.  The fire started during the night in the wheelhouse and quickly the superstructure was engulf in flames.  The local fire brigade from Stellendam and Goedereede struggled to contain the blaze.  With the aide of the KNRM the fire was eventually brought under control a few hours later.  No reports of injuries as no one was on board the Sirius at the time of the fire.  The Sirius mooring lines had burnt and the vessel had to be towed back to the quay.  Early reports state the fire most likely was started by an electrical short.

 

Johanna Maria Blaze

Johanna Maria Blaze

Photo: Twitter
Photo: Twitter

The 119 meter long, 5309 dwt fishing vessel Johann Maria caught fire while berthed in Scheveningen, Netherlands. The trawler was being refitted when the fire started below deck.  Local fire brigades along with the KNRM responded to the scene.  Reports state two firefighters were injured and taken to hospital for smoke inhalation.  The fire was difficult to extinguish as thick smoke and small passageways.  After several fire departments were brought in, the fire was brought under control.   A few hours later a smoldering section reignited, but was quickly extinguished.  The cause of the fire was not yet known.