The 166 meter long cargo vessel African Wind became disabled off Flushing, Netherlands. The African Wind was headed for Antwerp coming from La Rochelle when it suffered engine failure. Tugs were dispatched to the scene to assist. An hour later, the crew was able to restore power and continue on with its voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 244 meter long, 107505 dwt tanker Maria Bottiglieri ran aground on the Western Scheldt near Borssele, Netherlands. The tanker was headed for Antwerp from the United States when it suffered a mechanical failure and ran aground. Fully loaded, the Maria Bottiglieri was unable to refloat itself and requested assistance. Three tugs were dispatched to the scene and were able to refloat the tanker a few hours later.
The Maria Bottiglieri was escorted to a nearby anchorage for further inspection. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Poolzee allided with the 79 meter long passenger ship Angela Esmee and the 72 meter long passenger ship Anna Maria Agnes along a quay at Amsterdam. The Poolzee’s bow struck both passenger ships causing them to push up against the quay. The Anna Maria Agnes sustained several dents and smashed windows while the Poolzee sustained a sizable dent to its bow.
No report of injuries. There were no passengers on board either the Angela Esmee or Anna Maria Agnes at the time of the incident.