Incident · Property damage
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.
Occurred 2024-11-01 · River Drone
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- Active · 2026-07-03 · agent:depth
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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.
Who was involved in River Drone 4 spilled 10,000 litres of fuel into Belgium's Albert Canal?
The incident is recorded as involving River Drone on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
Has anyone responded to River Drone 4 spilled 10,000 litres of fuel into Belgium's Albert Canal?
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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.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-14
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Last reviewed 2026-07-14
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