On August 1, 2014, the 88 meter long cargo vessel ran aground on the Ouse River near Goole, United Kingdom. The vessel remain aground until the following high tide assisted by a tug. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 190 meter long, 32594 dwt bulk carrier Federal Katsura ran aground on the St. Marys River near Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The Federal Katsura was arriving from Sarina, Ontario with a cargo of steel when it grounded in the river. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Federal Katsura was refloated and berthed at a nearby dock to unload its cargo. Canadian Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the incident.
The 40 foot long fishing vessel Auriga capsized at the entrance to the Unakwik Inlet near Valdez, Alaska. The Auriga had been fishing near Eaglek Bay when a storm approached. The crew had ceased fishing operations and prepared for the storm when the vessel was struck by a large rogue wave. The Auriga capsized and partially sank. The four crewmen on the Auriga were rescued by the nearby fishing vessel Cornelia Marie who transported the men to Valdez. No reports of injuries. The owners of the Auriga have contracted salvage team to remove the fuel and salvage the vessel. The Auriga was reported to have 200 gallons of fuel and 18,000 pounds of fish on board at the time. The cause of the incident is under investigation.