The 78 meter long tanker Atagun became disabled after suffering an engine failure while on the Maas River near Vlaardingen, Netherlands. The vessel requested assistance and the tugs Thames Bank and Union 7 were able to take the tanker under tow. The vessels proceeded to Rotterdam where the Atagun will undergo repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
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The 105 meter long container ship Oehringen collided with the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Linquenda on the Maas River near Zwijndrecht, Netherlands. The Oehringen was passing under the Old Meuse bridge when it struck the moored Linquenda. The master of the Oehringen had pass on the wrong side of the bridge pillar. Reports state several were injured in the collision with two being sent to hospital. Both vessels sustained damage, but no water ingress. The Oehringen continued to Dordrecht where authorities met the vessel. Alcohol was not a factor in the incident.
The 129 meter long, 8260 dwt container ship Pantonio collided with the 366 meter long CMA CGM Alaska at the entrance to the Maas River near Hoek van Holland, Netherlands. The Pantonio suffered damage to its bow while the CMA CGM Alaska suffered damage including a gash at the waterline. The collision was caused when the Pantonio suffered a power blackout and lost steering. Both vessels returned to the Caland Canal. No one was injured and no reports of pollution being released.
