On November 8, the 229 meter long, 79467 dwt bulk carrier Grand Amanda ran aground on the Scheldt near Terneuzen, Netherlands. The Grand Amanda was approaching Terneuzen when it suffered a power blackout and drifted onto a sandbank. A few hours later, the bulk carrier was later refloated aided by 8 tugs and taken to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 73 meter long self-propelled barge Mira Daruda struck a ferry cable on the Lek River between Culemborg and Schalkwyk, Netherlands. The Mira Daruda was proceeding from Maasbracht when it struck the cable going at full speed and became tangled with the cable. The ferry attached to the cable was pulled from shore, but no reports of injuries or damages to the ferry. The ferry returned to the shore, but the Mira Daruda remained tangled blocking traffic on the river. A floating crane was requested to aid in freeing the barge.
On October 24, the 18 meter long fishing vessel Johannes Dirk – DK17 became disabled off Lauwersoog, Netherlands. The trawler had gotten its propeller fouled by a fishing net and went adrift. The crew requested assistance with the nearby fishing vessel Vier Gebroeder arriving on scene. The Vier Gebroeder began to tow the Johannes Dirk through the Wesgat when the KNRM lifeboat arrived and took over the tow. The lifeboat safely towed the Johannes Dirk to Lauwersoog. No reports of injuries or pollution released.