The 110 self-propelled barge Thalassini caught fire while berthed at Maasbracht, Netherlands. The fire was started by welders were working in the cargo hold. The blaze spread into the Thalassini’s engine room. Local fire brigade responded and were able to extinguish the fire using foam. No reports of injuries.
The 20 meter long fishing vessel Zk48 Jettie Martha caught fire off Ameland, Netherlands. The fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room. The crew closed off the engine room and requested assistance. The KNRM dispatched a lifeboat with a fire rescue team to their aid. The fire fighters were able to extinguish the blaze. A salvage tug arrived and took the Zk48 Jettie Martha under tow to Lauwersoog. No reports of injuries or pollution released. An inspection later found the fire had been started by a broken pipe.
The 86 meter long, 3750 dwt freighter Edmy suffered a fire while anchored off Stellendam, Netherlands. The fire started in the engine room resulting in dense smoke. The KNRM lifeboats were alerted of the situation, but the crew was able to get the fire under control. The Edmy continued to Rotterdam with assistance by two tugs. No reports of injuries to the eight crew and no pollution released. The Edmy was to proceed to a shipyard for repairs. The Edmy was en route to Lillesand from Antwerp.
