The 52 meter long self-propelled barge Amistade went aground on the Westerscheldt near the outer harbour at Terneuzen, Netherlands. The Amistade had veered off course and struck the western slope near the pier. A salvage tug was able to refloat the Amistade later the same day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Amistade was loaded with sand bound for Antwerp.
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The 18 meter long tug Willem Lourens went aground at Terneuzen, Netherlands. The tug with three barges ran onto a harbor dam. The Willem Lourens was able to refloat itself under its own power. Several other tugs responded and aided in refloating the barges. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 88 meter long, 2362 dwt coastal freighter Union Topaz allided with the sea lock at Terneuzen, Netherlands. The Union Topaz suffered damage to its bow and the lock suffered damage. The cause of the allision was due to a navigation error. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Union Topaz was en route to Boston from Ghent.
