The 22 meter long tug Christian 2 sank on the Maas River near Stevensweert, Netherlands. The Christian 2 was pushing a gravel barge when it began to list when it attempted to make a turn. The tug suffered water ingress and the vessel eventually sank. No reports of injuries. Reports state the tug had released a small amount of oil pollution when it sank. Owners stated that salvage work on the tug was slated to begin in two weeks when water levels drop on the Maas.
On November 12, the 22 meter long fishing vessel Bona Spes WR17 caught fire while in the port of Den Oever, Netherlands. The local fire brigade responded to the scene and brought the fire under control. Vessel sustained moderate damage only. No further details reported.
The 135 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Estrella caught fire while moored in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The fire broke out due to an electrical short in the vessel’s bathroom. The local fire brigade along with multiple tugs responded to the scene. The fire fighters were able to extinguish the blaze a short time later. No reports of injuries or pollution released.