On July 23, the 32 meter long paddle-wheel passenger ship Lady of the Lake caught fire just as it berthed at Clear Lake, Iowa. The fire when a wood column ignited by the exhaust from the vessel’s generator. The 100 people on board were able to be safely evacuated off the vessel to shore. No reports of injuries. The fire was extinguished by the crew. Reports state damage to be estimated around $7,500.
The 111 meter long cargo vessel Jiang Xia Xiang collided with the 188 meter long, 41,983 dwt tanker Bai Chi on the Yangtze River near Shanghai, China. The Bai Chi, loaded with 30,000 tonnes of crude oil, struck into the port side of the Jiang Xia Xiang which was loaded with 7000 tonnes of stone. The Jiang Xia Xiang suffered uncontrolled water ingress on the portside and capsized. The 16 crew on board the cargo vessel were rescued. No reports of injuries. The Bai Chi sustained damage to its bow, but no water ingress or pollution released.
On July 22, the 190 meter long bulk carrier Efi Theo ran aground in the port of Klaipeda, Lithuania. The Efi Theo had suffered engine failure and went adrift until it went aground. Three tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Efi Theo. The bulk carrier was taken back to Klaipeda. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
