On August 9, the 629 foot long, 19800 dwt bulk carrier Calumet ran aground on the St. Marys River near Sugar Island, Michigan. The cause of the grounding was not yet reported, but the bulk carrier was headed downbound headed for Brevort, Michigan. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Traffic on the St. Marys River was halted between the Soo Locks to 6 Mile Point. Divers were requested to inspect the hull of damage.
On August 5, the 43 meter long, 338 gt schooner Empire Sandy collided with the 150 meter long, 16622 dwt bulk carrier Ina in Lock 8 of the Welland Canal near Port Colborne, Ontario. The Empire Sandy had entered the canal after strong winds had diverted it from a scheduled cruise on Lake Erie. While in the Lock 8, the Empire Sandy struck the lock wall before running into the stern of the Ina. The Ina was undamaged and there were no reports of injuries. The Ina proceeded on its voyage while the Empire Sandy was inspected for damage. Reports later state the schooner sustained no damage.
The coastal cargo vessel Duc Cuong 06 sank in the Gulf of Tonkin near the Nghi Son, Vietnam. The Duc Cuong 06 was headed to Ho Chi Minh from Nhgi Son with approximately 4600 tons of clinker on board. Authorities were alerted an hour after leaving port that the vessel was in trouble and requested assistance. The 10 persons on board, nine crew and one passenger, were able to abandon ship before the vessel sank. The 10 people were rescued by nearby port authorities vessels. No report of injuries.
The cause of the sinking was not reported, but the sinking is under investigation by authorities at Thanh Hoa.