On the evening of November 20, the 17 meter long tender DN97 (MMSI: 205654000) collided with a barge (name not disclosed) in Terneuzen, Netherlands. Reports state the tender sustained significant damage inside the vessel. The tender was taken under tow by the 10 meter long tug Hendrik 7 (MMSI: 244690858) the following day. The vessels proceeded to Zelzate where the DN97 would be repaired. Damage to the barge or any injuries was not disclosed. No further details reported.
On December 18, a tender vessel transporting 30 passengers ran aground in the Southern Ocean just offshore of Kangaroo Island, South Australia. The tender was transporting 30 passengers from the cruise ship Crown Princess to the island when it experienced engine problems. The tender went adrift and ran aground a short distance off Penneshaw beach. No reports of damage or pollution released.
All the passengers on board would disembark and wade through the shallow waters to shore. No reports of injuries. Reports state a local company was able pull the tender free and tow it back to the cruise ship.
The 25 meter long tender vessel Natalia Bekker allided with a platform in the wind farm off the German Bight. The tender had suffered damage to its bow, but was able to proceed to Borkum. No reports of injuries to the six crew on board. The Natalia Bekker proceeded to Emden where it was inspected. Reports state the vessel continued to a shipyard on the Weser.
