The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Thorsten went aground on the Bijlandsch Canal near Tolkamer, Netherlands. The Thorsten loaded with a cargo of coal ran over a navigation beacon before striking a crib. The vessel suffered hull damage with water ingress. The Thorsten was able to proceed to Tolkamer where it docked. The local fire brigade was contacted and were able to pump out the water. A temporary patch sealed the leak. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Bangga went aground on the Mosel River near Cochem, Germany. The Bangga had steered too close to shore allowing another vessel to pass by becoming stuck on a gravel bar. Afterwards, The Bangga was turned until it was stuck perpendicular to the river blocking traffic. The vessel had was lightered and refloated by the next day. The Bangga was taken under tow to a nearby dock at Treis-carding. No reports of injuries to the four crew on board, damage or pollution released. The Bangga was enroute with a cargo of 1,000 tons of rape seed.
The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Pegase allided with the bridge over the Brussels–Scheldt Sea Canal at Grimbergen, Belgium. The Pegase suffered only minor damage, but the bridge had a cable break causing it to hang unbalanced. Road traffic over the bridge was halted and two derricks were brought in to help stabilize the bridge until repairs can be made. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
