Hello John,

This is a (tentative to) translation from what I understand about this extracts :

1) To be taken in tow / after being towed (with a tug)…
2) (on their own ?? : I don’t understand) … the towing line was broken
3) returned after the towing cable was broken
4) (looping aan backgrond : doesn’t look correct to me ?)
5) (2 other slb nemen sleep over op w/ oever kanaal) : 2 other tugs take over on the west shore of the canal.

Hope this could help you. If not, send the fully Flemish text for more understanding and context.

Best regards,
Freddy.