The 117 meter long, 7745 dwt hopper dredge Scelveringhe caught fire while moored at a shipyard in Sas van Ghent, Terneuzen, Netherlands. The local fire brigade was alerted and reports state the fire was quickly contained. No reports of injuries. The cause of the fire or the extent of damage has not yet been reported.
The 146 meter long towboat Aries with two barges caught fire in the lock at Terneuzen, Netherlands. The Aries was headed to Ghent from Hansweert when a fire broke out in the engine room. The crew attempted to extinguish the blaze before calling the local fire brigade for assistance. The fire brigade was able to extinguish the fire an hour later.
Both the master and the crew had minor injures from smoke inhalation and required medical assistance. The fire caused minimal damage and the Aries was able to continue on its voyage a few hours later. No reports of pollution released.
On November 8, the 229 meter long, 79467 dwt bulk carrier Grand Amanda ran aground on the Scheldt near Terneuzen, Netherlands. The Grand Amanda was approaching Terneuzen when it suffered a power blackout and drifted onto a sandbank. A few hours later, the bulk carrier was later refloated aided by 8 tugs and taken to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
