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Collision off Texel

Collision off Texel

The 144 meter long, 16635 dwt tanker Stavfjord collided with the 41 meter long, 348 gt fishing vessel Helena Elizabeth – TX29 in the North Sea off Texel, Netherlands. The Helena Elizabeth was fishing in the navigation lane when the tanker struck.  The Helena Elizabeth sustained damage to its beam and fishing gear.  The trawler proceeded under its own power to Den Helder for repairs. The Stavfjord was undamaged and continued on its voyage from Terneuzen to Gothenburg in ballast.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.


Ieke Cornelis – UK 47

Ieke Cornelis – UK 47

Ieke Cornelis
Photo: omroepflevoland.nl

On November 17, the 42 meter long fishing vessel Ieke Cornelis became disabled in the North Sea near Den Helder, Netherlands. The trawler had suffered a gearbox failure and went adrift.  The Ieke Cornelis drifted in heavy seas reaching 5 meters high and was being pushed towards a nearby drilling platform.  A nearby tug was able to come to the Ieke Cornelis aid and towed the trawler to Den Helder.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Con Zelo

Con Zelo

Con Zelo
Photo: omropfryslan.nl

On November 12, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Con Zelo ran aground just outside the port of Harlingen, Netherlands. The Con Zelo was proceeding to Ghent from Harlingen with a cargo of salt when it ran aground onto the shallows. Several nearby vessels including a KNRM lifeboat attempted to pull the Con Zelo free, but without success. The Con Zelo was refloated later on the rising tide. No injuries, damage or pollution released.