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.
The 110 meter long tanker Galileo and 135 meter long, 4120 dwt tanker Zuidzee collided near the Kreekrak Lock at Rotterdam, Netherlands. The two tankers were approaching the lock in poor visibility when they collided head-on. Both the Galileo and Zuidzee suffered significant damage to their hull on the port side. A third vessel was forced to run aground to avoid collision with the two vessels. The 110 meter long tanker Mezzoforte, loaded with ethylbenzene, was able to steer clear of the other vessels, but went aground on the nearby shoreline. The Mezzoforte was later pulled off and will be inspected by divers. Both the Galileo and Zuidzee were detained by the water police. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 88 meter, 225 ton, passenger ship RiverZZ caught fire while moored in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The was vessel recently renovated with five meeting rooms allowing space for 1800 people on board. The cause of the fire is unknown. Reports state the damage was severe and the vessel is a total loss. No one was on board the ship at the time and no reports of injuries.
