The 135 meter long self-propelled barge Colorado allided with the Botlek Bridge on the Outer Maas at Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Colorado had become disabled after suffering engine failure when it entered the Maas River from the Hartel Canal. The crew attempted to drop anchor, but the vessel swung and struck the bridge. Work on the bridge was halted until it could be inspected. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
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.
