· Inland Freighter and Barge Collide Near Volkerak Locks in Netherlands
On 25th August, a collision occurred between the Inland Freighter El Teide and a barge Yakari near the Volkerak locks in Willemstad, Netherlands. No injuries or pollution were reported.
The incident occurred while transiting from Zwijndrecht to Sifferdok, the Inland Freighter struck the stern of the barge outside the Volkerak locks. The collision resulted in minor damage to El Teide’s bow, whereas Yakari sustained hull breaches and steering damage.
In response, the water police and Dutch waterways officials arrived at the site to provide assistance and investigate the exact cause of the collision.
· Bulk Carrier Thanh Thanh Dat 99 Grounds off Vietnam Coast During Storm Kajiki
In the early hours of 26th August, the Vietnam-flagged carrier Thanh Thanh Dat 99 ran aground off the coast of Binh village, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. All 19 crew members on board were reported safe, and no pollution or oil spill was reported.
According to initial information, the vessel had departed Tinh Long port on the afternoon of 25th August, bound for Nghi Son port, Thanh Hoa, to deliver cargo. While approaching the anchorage at approximately 01:30 am local time on 26th August, the vessel was caught in severe conditions brought by Tropical Storm Kajiki. Heavy seas and strong winds prevented the crew from anchoring, causing the ship to drift ashore and ground just 70–100 meters from the coastline.
The local unit of the Vietnam Border Guard Force and Nghi Son Port Authority are closely monitoring the situation. Authorities are implementing safety measures and are mobilising equipment to refloat the vessel once weather conditions improve.
Thanh Thanh Dat 99 is a Wood Chips Carrier that was built in 2001. The vessel has a carrying capacity of 22,332 tonnes and measures 151 meters in length and 26 meters in width.
· Fire Erupts on Lite Ferry 6 in Philippines, No Injuries Reported
On 27th August, a fire broke out aboard the passenger ship Lite Ferry 6 off San Andres, Philippines. The ferry, carrying 66 passengers and 53 crew members, was en route from Aroroy Port , to San Andres. No casualties were reported in the incident.
According to reports, the fire originated from an electrical short in a crew cabin and spread rapidly. The blaze was promptly contained by the crew while an onboard electrician managed to restore electrical power, preventing further escalation. The ferry proceeded to San Andres, where all passengers and crew disembarked safely.
The Philippine Coast Guard has since detained the vessel and launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.
Lite Ferry 6 is a 1972-built ferry sailing under the flag of the Philippines. The ship measures 48.7 metres in length, 13.21 metres in breadth and has a carrying capacity of 618 Gross Tons.
