On October 4, the 59 meter long 3-masted sailing vessel Artemis (IMO: 5209699) allided on the North Sea at the port of Harlingen, Netherlands. The Artemis was pushed by strong winds into the quay sustaining some damage to its port hull. Machinery was used to keep the sailing ship off the quay until fenders could be deployed. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On the afternoon of September 23, the 106 meter long self-propelled barge River Drone 2 (MMSI: 205563290) ran aground on the Waal near Tiel, Netherlands. The River Drone 2 departed from IJmuiden bound for Antwerp when it ran aground on a sandbank near where the Waal meets the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. The barge was firmly stuck on the sandbank blocking traffic on the waterway. No reports of injuries.
Initial attempts to pull the free were unsuccessful. The following day the self-propelled barge River Drone 3 (IMO: 9973561) arrived on site and some of the cargo was lightered off. Reports state the River Drone 2 was pulled free and was allowed to proceed on its voyage. No reports of damage or pollution released.
Around noon on September 25, the 85 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Amici (MMSI: 211511880) sprung a leak on the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal near Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands. Authorities were alerted that the Amici, loaded with a cargo of manure, was taking on water. The local fire brigade was called out and found the vessel had sprung a leak. Aided by the self-propelled barge Salve (MMSI: 244670076) which help stabilize the Amici, fire fighters attempted to help seal the leak.
Reports state the master of the Amici was not on board the vessel during the incident, but he was notified and proceeded to the vessel. The cause of the leak was not disclosed, but news accounts stated the vessel had suffered prior leaks in the past. No reports of injuries.