Thorsten
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.
