The 28 meter long, 150 dwt tugboat Smit Schelde collided with another vessel near Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Smit Schelde was assisting a vessel into the port when the two vessels collided. The tugboat suffered significant damage to its wheelhouse. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 125 meter long, 10307 dwt tanker Chem Orion became disabled near Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Chem Orion had just departed Rotterdam when it suffered engine failure. The crew were unable to restart the engine and requested assistance. A tug arrived on scene and towed the vessel to Rozenburg. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The vessel was later repaired and resume it voyage a few days later.
The 75 meter long self-propelled barge Maria-S suffered a fire while at Rotterdam, Netherlands. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room while it was docked at the quay. The crew quickly responded getting the fire under control. No reports of injuries or pollution released.