Overview

• The Dutch Coastguard said the Eva Schulte had drifted near the Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm before being secured by tow.
• Emergency tug Multraship Protector was already positioned near the wind park and carried out the precautionary response.
• KNRM lifeboats deployed from IJmuiden and Scheveningen, with helicopters kept on standby due to rough conditions.
• Winds reached force 7 to 8 with waves around five meters, which initially raised concern about the ship’s holding position.
• The crew remains on board at the captain’s discretion, and officials say the vessel is being held at a safe location.