The 82 meter long hopper dredger Ruyter became disabled off Dishoek, Netherlands. The Ruyter had suffered engine failure and required assistance. Two tugs were dispatched and towed the Ruyter to Flushing where it berthed in the Walcheren Canal. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
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The 110 meter long self-propelled barge Goudvis 2 caught fire on the Outer Maas near Barendrecht, Netherlands. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room which disabled the Goudvis 2. The barge drifted until it ran aground off Koedoodse. The crew requested assistance with another barge, fire boat and KNRM lifeboat arriving on scene. Local firefighters were transferred onto the Goudvis 2 and the fire was extinguished within an hour. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 100 meter long, 5200 dwt cargo vessel Sardius ran aground on the North Sea Canal at Ijmuiden, Netherlands. The Sardius had veered onto a shoreline dike, but was able to refloat itself a short time later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Sardius was able to continue on its voyage to Amsterdam. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
