Two crewmen injured as OSV hits wind turbine in Dutch North
Emergency Evacuation After Offshore Vessel Collision
The Royal Dutch Sea Rescue Society (KNRM) successfully evacuated two injured crew members from the offshore support vessel Glomar Venture after it collided with an offshore wind turbine in the North Sea. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. local time on Easter Sunday, approximately 15 miles from Callantsoog, on the northwest coast of the Netherlands. Dutch police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Rescue Operation Details
In response to the emergency call, the KNRM deployed two lifeboats, Irene & Henk and Koen Oberman, along with the rescue boat Joke Dijkstra. The injured crew members were transported to Den Helder, where they received medical attention. Reports indicate that a third crew member also chose to go to the hospital for evaluation. The Glomar Venture had a total crew of eight at the time of the incident.
After the initial rescue efforts, the KNRM was joined by the coast guard vessel Guardian, which escorted the Glomar Venture back to the port of Den Helder. The vessel, built in 1990 and primarily used for emergency response and standby assignments in the North Sea oil sector, sustained damage to its bow during the collision. The investigation by Dutch authorities aims to determine the exact cause of the incident and assess any potential safety violations.
