Philippine cargo ship MV Aztec Maiden ran ashore the coast of Wijk aan Zee in The Netherlands around 4:45 in the morning of January 20, 2011. 21 crew members aboard the ship are all Filipinos. Again, social media has done its fair share in updating the public.
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MV Aztec Maiden sailed from Amsterdam on the evening of Thursday,
January 19. However, after leaving the locks, it turned back and ended
aground on the north sea coast of Wijk aan Zee. The ship, upon calling the Royal Dutch Rescue Organisation, pointed to a faulty anchor. -
AZTEC MAIDEN drifted ashore on the beach at Wijk aan Zee: Oort2.nl has added a photo to the pool: http://t.co/x3RrivY0
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The Dutch Coast Guard tried its best to pull the ship free but with the
length of 155 meters, MV Aztec Maiden is not a small ship. Cables did
not hold during the first and second attempts according to this
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They also offered to free the crew on the ship but the captain did not
permit it. All 21 men in the ship remained inside during the whole
period of stranding. A coast guard chopper kept close watch to report
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After the first attempts, a rescue operation was scheduled again at 3:00 p.m. Dutch time on Friday, January 20. But due to weather conditions, it had to be postponed. It has been stormy in The Netherlands the last few days.
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De reddingsboot komt weer terug van de AZTEC MAIDEN en gaat naar het strand.Fri, Jan 20 2012 03:36:21 -
But just like what the Dutch say, “Elk nadeel heeft z’n voordeel” (rough translation: ‘Every disadvantage has its advantage’). If MV Aztec Maiden did not beach on the north sea, these wonderful images would not have been made.
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The Aztec Maiden ran ashore: Agaat 26 has added a photo to the pool: http://t.co/IijE4OIL
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The Aztec Maiden drew a lot of observers. It was an overnight sensation in the menacing sea. Cafes in the area even remained open because of the whole vessel drama.
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FOTO Dopo problemi nel viaggio la ‘Aztec Maiden’ arriva in Olanda http://t.co/RQnYeUGc -
The Aztec Maiden drew a lot of sightseers: Agaat 26 has added a photo to the pool: http://t.co/EFINojCE
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“Dit is actief meedenken door een gemeente! TOP! #horeca Wijk aan Zee mag hele nacht open blijven vanwege Aztec Maiden t.co/In9nM7gS
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“Drukte hier, met veel mensen die nog even naar de aangespoelde boot willen kijken. (@ Strand Wijk aan Zee) t.co/qvaEhbCM
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“#horeca Horeca Wijk aan Zee mag hele nacht open blijven vanwege Aztec Maiden – Noordhollands Dagblad t.co/1ddWs49S
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foto van de gestrande Aztec Maiden voor de kust van Wijk aan Zee (foto: Michel van Bergen): http://t.co/IDKyUaQU http://t.co/7QiVoHua
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More images can be found on the website of the KNRM (Royal Dutch Rescue Organisation).
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“Vrachtschip Aztec Maiden van 155 meter gestrand (+Foto’s): Om +- 4:45 uur gingen de reddingboten ter plaatse om … t.co/Cv7A4lyV
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Along with these events, the Royal Dutch Police investigates the facts
around the stranding of the ship. MV Aztec Maiden carries no cargo at the time of beaching. Images also show that after leaving Amsterdam, it went back to Holland. It remains a mystery where the ship was headed. -
“#Waterpolitie van het #KLPD onderzoekt toedracht stranding van het schip #Aztec #Maiden bij #Wijk aan #Zee.
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stranding van het Filipijnse schip Aztec Maiden bij Wijk aan Zee http://t.co/Qc67Inw7 -
Zie hier de route van het gestrande schip Aztec Maiden #wijkaanzee http://t.co/FuYBmjCT -
At the time of this writing, two vessels have been fastened to the Philippine cargo ship. They await to free it around 2:00 a.m. Dutch time (Saturday, January 21). If this attempt fails, they have to wait for another twelve hours…
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“AZTEC MAIDEN heeft verbinding SVITZER MARKEN (22:35). IEVOLI BLACK gaat nu vastmaken #wijkaanzee #aztecmaiden
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“Voorbereiding berging volle gang: De voorbereidingen voor de berging van het gestrande vrachtschip Aztec Maiden … t.co/y4WVzmrm
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