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Month: September 2014

Algoma Navigator

Algoma Navigator

Algoma Navigator
Photo: Wellandtribune.ca

The 223 meter long self-unloading bulk carrier Algoma Navigator went aground in the Welland Canal in Port Robinson, Ontario. The Algoma Navigator was passing through the canal in dense fog when the vessel struck the canal bank.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The bulk carrier suffered some hull damage to its port side reporting there was some water ingress. The Algoma Navigator continued through the canal to Port Colborne where it berthed and inspected by authorities.


Dyroey

Dyroey

Dyroey
Photo: nordlys.no

The 41 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Dyroey allided with the quay in Sandsøy, Norway.  The Dyroey struck the quay  when a sudden gust of wind pushed the ferry into the mooring booms. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The bow of the Dyroey would not properly close.  The mooring pillars sustained some damaged.  The Dyroey was removed from service as a precaution.

Grace Mariner

Grace Mariner

Grace Mariner
Photo: Fleetmon.com

On September 19, the 149 meter long bulk carrier Grace Mariner became disabled during a heavy storm in the Taiwan Strait.  The vessel was between Zhejiang and Fujian provinces when it suffered a mechanical failure and went adrift. The crew requested assistance with the Chinese Authorities dispatching a rescue vessel to the scene. The rescue vessel East Sea Rescue 116 arrived on scene and took the Grace Mariner under tow.  The vessels proceeded to Xiamen to an anchorage.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.