The 448 gt trawler VLI-7 Eben Haezer became disabled while off Westpit, Netherlands. The trawler had suffered engine problems and contacted the KNRM who launched a lifeboat to the scene. Another fishing vessel attempted to connect a towline to the Eben Haezer, but the heavy swell made the process too difficult. The lifeboat was able to connect the towline and towed the Eben Haezer into port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 58 meter long ferry Monnik went aground on a sandbank near Schiermonnikoog, Netherlands. The ferry had some 100 to 150 passengers on board when a strong wind and tide kept the Monnik firmly on the sandbank for eight hours. Two lifeboats from the KNRM were able to pull the ferry free. The Monnik continued under its own power to the island. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.
The 25 meter long fishing vessel Deo Volente ARM-25 suffered damage in the North Sea while off Stellendam, Netherlands. Several large waves crashed into the wheelhouse causing most of the equipment to fail. The Deo Volente’s beacon went off which alerted the KNRM who dispatched a lifeboat to the scene. The lifeboat was able to communicate with the fishing vessel who still had communications and were able to keep the vessel under control. Both vessels returned to Stellendam. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
