What Crew Members Say About Friendship

The vessel 'Friendship' has been deployed for the past four weeks to oversee a broken wind turbine located off the coast of Terschelling and is tasked with retrieving any fragments that may fall into the water. As the dedicated guard vessel, it remains on standby, only to intervene if adverse weather conditions cause additional debris to detach from the already damaged turbine. As of August 30, 2026, 'Friendship' was anchored at coordinates 54° 22' N and 006° 07' E. Plans are currently in motion to completely remove the compromised turbine blade, ensuring no further parts contribute to marine pollution. Previously, the converted vessel had already collected several fragments of the turbine blade. Following the incident, Friendship Offshore was enlisted to address the environmental and safety risks associated with the damage. Furthermore, a fishing vessel has been involved in the cleanup efforts since late July, seeking to mitigate any dangers presented by debris in the area. In a related announcement last month, the Federal Police in Cuxhaven issued a warning regarding the recovery of a rotor blade that had broken off, found between the Hoge See and He Dreiht wind farms. With a significant length of 20 meters and made of glass-fiber reinforced plastic, authorities have highlighted the potential hazards posed by the large piece of debris.

On the evening of December 22, 2019, the vessel 'Friendship' encountered a grounding incident while approaching the entrance of West-Terschelling harbor. The ship was returning from a maritime assignment when it experienced difficulties near the port. Responding promptly, tugs from Noordgat and KNRM boats were dispatched to assist in the recovery efforts. Thanks to their efforts, the 'Friendship' was successfully refloated and managed to navigate into the port unaided. Fortunately, the vessel sustained only minor damages and departed the port on December 23 at 9 a.m. The exact cause of the grounding remains under investigation. For further reading, view the Dutch report with accompanying photos at this [link](https://www.lc.nl/friesland/terschelling/Bergingsschip-loopt-vast-bij-haven-Terschelling-25170002.html?harvest_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.de%2F).

In a dramatic turn of events, the fishing vessel 'Friendship' successfully retrieved five substantial boulders, complete with boreholes, after a day at sea on the Klaver Bank. In a recent court ruling, Greenpeace has been ordered to recover the remaining boulders next week, though optimism from the Dutch Fishermen's Association is notably low. Despite 500 prosecutions against the environmental group, little action has been taken. Back in May, Greenpeace took it upon themselves to dump these large boulders in the Klaver Bank, a vital fishing region located approximately 160 kilometers northwest of Den Helder, as part of their initiative to create a 'fish paradise.' However, this move has incited anger among local fishermen who argue that the boulders pose a serious threat to their fishing gear and safety. The fishermen express concern that small vessels could capsize if they inadvertently catch these stones in their nets. Greenpeace claims that the Dutch government has not taken adequate steps to safeguard natural habitats, and they believe their actions will foster ecological improvements. Yet, the backlash from the fishing community highlights the potential risks associated with their environmental strategies. For further details and images, visit the Dutch news report here: http://www.refdag.nl/nieuws/economie/schip_friendship_vist_de_grote_keien_van_greenpeace_op_1_919343.