What Crew Members Say About Friendship

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.