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The 58 meter long ferry Monnik  went aground in the Wadden Sea.  The vessel with 60 passengers on board was en route to Schiermonnikoog from Lauwersoog when the vessel struck a sandbank.  The vessel contacted the KNRM who dispatched lifeboats to the scene.   The lifeboats attempted to pull the ferry free, but the vessel was firmly stuck and it was decided to wait until the rising tide.   An hour later, the vessel refloated and proceeded to Schiermonnikoog.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.  Reports state the vessel grounded due to the strong winds in the area.  The Monnik was in a similar situation back in 2011.

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Monnik Aground

Monnik Aground

The 58 meter long ferry Monnik went aground on a sandbank near Schiermonnikoog, Netherlands.   The ferry had some 100 to 150 passengers on board when a strong wind and tide kept the Monnik firmly on the sandbank for eight hours.   Two lifeboats from the KNRM were able to pull the ferry free.  The Monnik continued under its own power to the island.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.

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Ferry Monnik Aground

Ferry Monnik Aground

The 330 dwt ferry Monnik grounded on a sandbar near Schiermonnikoog, Netherlands. The vessel was able to free itself on the following high tide and continued onto Lauwersoog. No reports of damage or injury to the 49 people onboard.

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