The 73 meter long self-propelled barge Emri ran aground on the Bol near Breskens, Netherlands. The Emri had departed from Terneuzen with a cargo of sands when it touched bottom. The crew was unable to refloat the vessel and requested assistance. Two tugs along with a KNRM lifeboat arrived on scene and assisted in pulling the Emri free an hour later. The Emri was escorted back to Terneuzen to be inspected. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 160 meter long self-propelled barge Trias Obelix ran aground on the Waal near Nijmegen, Netherlands. The Trias Obelix was headed for Schmehausen with a cargo of coal when it struck bottom. The vessel sustained hull damage and suffered water ingress. Authorities were alerted who dispatched a response team to the scene. Dewatering pumps help stabilize the barge and keep the flooding under control. Another barge arrived on scene and help tow the Trias Obelix to a nearby quay where it could be cleared of water. Reports state the incident may be the result of the vessel was heavily loaded and the water level was too low.
The 24 meter long self-propelled barge Stella Maris caught fire on the IJssel at Capelle upon the IJssel, Netherlands. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room while it was proceeding to Rotterdam. The fire quickly spread through the vessel and engulfed the wheelhouse. A workboat pushed the Stella Maris to the shore where local fire brigade and boats extinguished the blaze. The sole person on board was rescued without any injuries.
The full extent of damage to the vessel had not been reported. The cause of the fire was under investigation.