On the morning of May 12, the 85 meter long self-propelled barge Gulf Stream (MMSI: 205364690) caught fire on Oude Maas River while moored at the Kalkhaven, Dordrecht, Netherlands. The fire started from welding being done on the vessel. The local fire brigade was called out and was able to extinguish the blaze. Reports state there were no injuries, but the Gulf Stream did sustained some damage from the incident.
On the early morning of May 3, 2025 the 52 meter long self-propelled barge Roadrunner (MMSI: 244000039) caught fire on the Dintel River while moored in the harbor at Dintelmond, Netherlands. The fire started in the vessel’s galley a fire which the two crew members on board try to extinguish. Unable to contain the blaze and dense smoke, the local fire brigade was called to the scene. Fire fighters from Dinteloord and Willemstad were able to extinguish the blaze from shore assisted by the 28 meter long fire/patrol boat Furie 4 (MMSI: 244830754).
The master of the Roadrunner sustained burns to his upper arms and some inhalation. He was taken to hospital for treatment. Authorities stated the Roadrunner had sustained fire damage and required to be ventilation. Reports state the vessel’s dog was also rescued from the vessel by the fire brigade.
On the morning of May 1, the 106 meter long, 6392 dwt cement carrier Cement Trader (IMO: 7716763) ran aground on the Western Scheldt at the entrance to Terneuzen, Netherlands. The Cement Trader was headed to Terneuzen from Setubal when the the vessel became stranded. Multiple tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Cement Trader which proceeded to moor at Terneuzen. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state that authorities will inspect the vessel for damage.