River Drone 4 spilled 10,000 litres of fuel into Belgium's Albert Canal
[PROPERTY DAMAGE]Nov 1, 2024 · River Drone · River Drone 5 · Germany, Europe
Failure Mode
PROPERTY DAMAGE
Event Date
Nov 1, 2024
Primary Entity
River Drone
Robotic Platform
River Drone 5
Jurisdiction / Location
Germany, Europe
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
The semi-autonomous Belgian barge River Drone 4 released approximately 10,000 litres of fuel into the Albert Canal, disrupting shipping traffic at the Port of Antwerp. The vessel is fitted for remote-controlled navigation but was under human operation at the time.
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in River Drone 4 spilled 10,000 litres of fuel into Belgium's Albert Canal?
The semi-autonomous Belgian barge River Drone 4 released approximately 10,000 litres of fuel into the Albert Canal, disrupting shipping traffic at the Port of Antwerp. The vessel is fitted for remote-controlled navigation but was under human operation at the time.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on November 1, 2024 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in River Drone 4 spilled 10,000 litres of fuel into Belgium's Albert Canal?
River Drone 5 by River Drone is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Germany, Europe.
Has anyone responded to River Drone 4 spilled 10,000 litres of fuel into Belgium's Albert Canal?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of River Drone 4 spilled 10,000 litres of fuel into Belgium's Albert Canal?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.