The 102 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Piz Everest became disabled on the Maas River near Botlek Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Piz Everest suffered water ingress in the engine room and requested assistance. Two vessels from the port authority were dispatched with pumps. The pumps were able to keep the water ingress under control and the Piz Everest was towed to AVR Botlek. No reports of injuries.
The 86 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Christina suffered an explosion while moored at the Kuwait Petroleum Europort in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The explosion occurred in the no. 1 tank which was being loaded with benzene. The explosion severely damaged the hull, the foreship and the deck house. Luckily, no one was injured with the two crew and the master’s wife and children on board. A resulting fire from the explosion was quickly extinguished. No reports of any pollution being released.
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.
