The 142 meter long, 9638 dwt boxship Eastern Bay became disabled near Rotterdam, Netherlands after suffering an engine failure. The Eastern Bay requested assistance and two tugs towed the vessel back to Rotterdam. The crew were able to make repairs and the vessel continue on its voyage to Philipsburg, St. Maarten. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 110 meter long inland tanker-barge Anton allided with the Botlek bridge in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Anton suffered significant damage with the wheelhouse destroyed and the car that was on deck was crushed. The master of the Anton suffered a slight head wound. The bridge was also damaged, but no details were reported. The Anton was disabled from the allision requiring two tugs to tow the vessel to a berth in Rotterdam. Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.
The 110 meter long tanker-barge Lazio allided with Botlek Bridge in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The wheelhouse of the Lazio was completely destroyed. A crewman was slightly injuried and taken to hospital, but was released a few hours later. The lift portion of the bridge did sustain some damage. However, traffic was able to continue. No reports of pollution being released.
