On March 9, the 230 meter long ro-ro cargo vessel Begonia Seaways allided with a buoy off Flushing, Netherlands. The Begonia Seaways was en route to Gothenburg from Terneuzen when it struck the buoy. Damage was reported to be minimal. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Tokaj 2 allided with a railroad bridge over IJssel River near Zutphen, Netherlands. The wheelhouse of the Tokaj 2 was torn off, but no one was injured in the incident. Rail traffic was halted while the bridge until it was inspected. No reports of damage to the bridge or pollution released.
The 85 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Idris caught fire on the Merwede Canal while berthed at Gorinchem, Netherlands. The fire started in the living quarters of the vessel. Smoke was spotted and the local fire brigade responded to the scene. Fire fighters were able to extinguish the blaze. Fire damage was limited to the living quarters. No injuries as no one was on board the Idris at the time. The cause of the fire is under investigation.