The 95 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Johannes P ran aground on the Lek River near Vreeswijk, Netherlands. The vessel had suffered engine failure and went adrift. The crew of the Johannes P was able to drop anchor avoiding going aground. Another barge arrived a short time later and towed the Johannes P to a nearby jetty. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.
The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Manouk 3 allided with the 67 meter long self-propelled barge Enja on the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal near Breukelen, Netherlands. The Manouk 3 had veered off course and struck the moored Enja. The Enja broke its mooring lines and sustained a hull dent in the stern. Another barge secured the Enja back to its moorings. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 24 meter long fishing vessel Jacoba Aleida UK-266 ran aground off Ouddorp, Netherlands. The KNRM lifeboat from Ouddorp was dispatched to the scene. The lifeboat attempted to refloat the Jacoba Aleida, but the fishing vessel remained stuck. Another lifeboat arrived and also attempted to refloat the Jacoba Aleida without success. Another fishing vessel also attempted to pull the Jacoba Aleida free, but the fishing vessel continued to be stuck in the pounding surf. Finally, a tug was requested and it was able to pull the Jacoba Aleida free on the rising tide. No reports of injuries. The tug towed the Jacoba Aleida to Stellendam.
