On October 13, the 80 meter long self-propelled barge Dependant ran aground on the Wester Scheldt near Waarde, Netherlands. A navigation error caused the vessel to run up on a sand bar. The Dependant remained aground until later the same day the barge refloated itself on the rising tide. The Dependant continued on its voyage to Valkenisse. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 4337 dwt freighter Ufa collided with the 10100 dwt bulk freighter San Remo II on the Westerscheldt (Western Scheldt). The Ufa had left Antwerp heading out towards the East gat. The San Remo II was heading to Wielingen from the Terneuzen locks in ballast. Both vessels had damage with the San Remo II having holed in a ballast tank and gash along the port side of the bow. The Ufa had damage along its starboard side of the bow. The vessels were diverted to Flushing to be inspected. Reports state there was dense fog when the vessel collided.
