Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Arklow-Falcon

On the evening of August 20, 2026, at approximately 7:15 p.m., the cargo vessel 'Arklow Falcon', while making its way from Antwerp, ran aground in the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal. The ship hit the canal bank with its bow close to the Bulk Cargo Port in Terneuzen. Prior to the grounding, it appears the 'Arklow Falcon' experienced a loss of steering control, though the exact cause of this incident is still under investigation. Remarkably, the crew managed to refloat the vessel using its own power by around 7:50 p.m. Throughout this incident, other vessels in the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal were able to navigate the waterway without significant disruption. Following the grounding, the 'Arklow Falcon' was escorted to Goese Quay for a thorough inspection. Initial reports indicate that the damage sustained by the vessel is minimal, with Rijkswaterstaat confirming no leaks or injuries among the crew members. A tug, 'Multratug 16', was in the vicinity post-grounding; however, there is currently no confirmation of any assistance provided by the tugboat. For further details and visual coverage of the incident, you can visit the following links: [Omroep Zeeland](https://www.omroepzeeland.nl/nieuws/18715744/vrachtschip-strandt-op-kanaal-gent-terneuzen), [Schuttevaer](https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2026/08/20/arklow-falcon-vaart-zich-vast-in-oever-kanaal-gent-terneuzen/), [PZC](https://www.pzc.nl/terneuzen/90-meter-lang-vrachtschip-raakt-onbestuurbaar-en-strandt-op-het-kanaal-gent-terneuzen~aa370330/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F).