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Victoria L

Victoria L

Victoria L
Photo: Dutch Coast Guard

On the afternoon of April 9, the 161 meter long, 17666 dwt container ship Victoria L (IMO: 9430155) caught fire in the North Sea some 56 kilometers off Scheveningen, Netherlands. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room while en route to Rotterdam from Hamburg without cargo.  The crew attempted to extinguish the blaze, but their efforts were not successful.

Victoria L
Photo: Dutch Coast Guard

The Victoria L sent out a distress call  with the Dutch Coast Guard responding. Multiple boats along with a fix-wing aircraft and 2 helicopters were deployed to assist the container ship. A fire brigade was transported by helicopter to the Victoria L. After a few hours after the fire started, the fire fighters were able to extinguish the blaze.

Reports state the Victoria L was able to regain power and proceeded to Rotterdam escorted by the KNRM. No reports of injuries to the 19 crew on board.  The extent of damage caused by the fire was not disclosed. The incident is under investigation.

Cornelis Sr. UK 3

Cornelis Sr. UK 3

Cornelis Sr
Photo: knrm

On April 27, the 10 meter long fishing vessel Cornelis Sr. – UK 3 became disabled a few miles offshore from Scheveningen, Netherlands. The Cornelis Sr. had gone adrift after suffering engine failure.  The crew requested assistance with the KNRM responding. The KNRM dispatched a lifeboat to the scene and took the Cornelis Sr. under tow.  The two vessels proceeded to Scheveningen. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Renzo SCH 3

Renzo SCH 3

Renzo
Photo: shipspotting.com

The 10 meter long fishing vessel Renzo – SCH3 became disabled off Scheveningen, Netherlands. The Renzo had its propeller fouled by a net and went adrift.  The vessel drifted towards shore and ran up on the breakwater resulting in hull damage.  The fishing vessel sustained water ingress in the engine room.  The two crew requested assistance with the KNRM lifeboat from Scheveningen responding.  The 2 crew were able to safely abandon ship, but the fishing vessel beached along the shoreline. A crane was dispatched later the same day and lifted the fishing vessel off the beach. No reports of injuries.

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