The 63 meter long inland container ship Martie caught fire while berthed in Waalwijk, Netherlands. The fire started in the living quarters spewing out dense smoke. The local fire brigade were alerted and dispatched teams to fight the fire. Reports state the fire had engulfed the living spaces resulting in significant damage. No reports of injuries. Only empty containers were on board the Martie so no risks of hazardous cargo air pollution released. No further details released.
The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Nina struck the Oude Ijssel bridge at Zutphen, Netherlands. When the barge went under the bridge, the wheelhouse struck the underside of the railroad bridge. The Nina’s wheelhouse was torn off disabling the vessel. Train traffic was halted until the bridge could be inspected for damage. Reports state the bridge was surveyed and train traffic continued an hour later. The Nina was taken to a quay in Eefde for further inspection. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the cause of the allision was due to a mechanical fault in the hydraulic system which controlled the wheelhouse height.
The 22 meter long fishing vessel Grietje Gertruida – ARM 14 became disabled off Breskens, Netherlands. The vessel suffered a mechanical fault which prevented it to recover the fishing gear, but the Grietje Gertruida still had propulsion. The Grietje Gertruida proceeded to head back towards Breskens with its gear still lowered. As the vessel approached the harbour, it requested assistance. The KNRM lifeboat was dispatched and assisted the Grietje Gertruida into port to its berth. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
