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On June 27 at 6:30 p.m., the freighter 'Anna' was successfully towed by the tugboats 'Gepke' and 'Gepke III', departing from Rotterdam. This operation followed an exploratory investigation conducted by the Safety Research Council regarding a fire incident involving the vessel. The 'Anna' arrived in Dordrecht, docking at the 2nd Merwede Port around 9 p.m. For a visual account of this operation, visit the Dutch photo report here: http://www.tugspotters.com/app/content/2017/06/op-oude-maas-17/

On June 26, 2017, at 09:49, the Dutch Coast Guard received an alarming report of a fire in the engine room of the cargo vessel 'Anna', situated approximately 15 miles offshore from Hoek van Holland as it traveled from Immingham to Rotterdam. Swift action was taken, and by 10:04 a.m., the Brons firefighting team was alerted to assist with the emergency. At 10:45 a.m., a rescue helicopter stationed at Maasvlakte was dispatched to the scene to offer support. Additionally, the Coast Guard deployed a patrol aircraft for a comprehensive assessment of the situation. During the incident, two crew members sustained injuries and required urgent medical attention, leading to their evacuation by a Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter from the Maritime Airport de Kooy. The KNRM lifeboat 'Kitty Nepveu Roosmaale' arrived around 11 a.m., delivering two firefighters equipped with ventilation gear to the stricken vessel after the blaze was brought under control. However, the heavily smoke-filled engine room complicated the search for any potential heat sources. By 11:45 a.m., a helicopter carrying three members of the firefighting team was en route to the ship, and by noon, the team had increased to seven as they boarded the 'Anna'. Meanwhile, the captain faced additional challenges as the vessel had lost propulsion, prompting a request for tug assistance. The tugs 'SD Stingray' (IMO: 9448176) and 'Smit Panter' (IMO: 9434814) responded and successfully connected with the 'Anna' at around 1 p.m. The Rijnmond Traffic Center took charge of surrounding maritime operations and mobilized the 'RPA 15' and 'RPA 16' to further assist. The KNRM boat 'Jeanine Parqui' followed suit, escorting the convoy to Rotterdam, where they safely arrived at approximately 4:45 p.m. This coordinated response underscored the commitment of rescue operations in ensuring maritime safety during emergencies.