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Day: June 20, 2025

Sunnanvik

Sunnanvik

Sunnanvik
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Just after midnight on June 20, the 124 meter long, 9060 dwt cement carrier Sunnanvik (IMO: 7633375) allided with the boardwalk on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio. The Sunnanvik was loaded with 3500 tons of cement dust was maneuvering to the Ontario Stone Company dock located on the west bank when it struck the boardwalk on the east bank. The cement carrier was wedge tight between the east and west banks blocking river traffic.

Tugs were dispatched and were able to pull the Sunnanvik free a few hours later. The United States Coast Guard stated there were no injuries from the incident. The extent of damage and cost of repairs to the boardwalk have not yet been released. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

See Coast Guard Press Release.

 

Red Zed 1

Red Zed 1

Red Zed 1
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On June 20, the 217 meter long heavy lift vessel Red Zed 1 (IMO: 9633977) allided on the Suez Canal near the 45 kilometer mark. The Red Zed 1 had suffered a technical failure and lost control of its steering. The vessel proceeded off course and struck a quay.  Authorities were alerted and dispatched 3 tugs to the scene to secure the heavy lift vessel.

The crew of the Red Zed 1 was able to make repairs and was able to proceed under power escorted by tugs. The vessel proceeded north through the canal to an anchorage on the Mediterranean Sea.

No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Suez Canal Authority stated the incident did not disrupt any canal traffic. The extent of damage caused by the incident had not been disclosed.

Stellamar

Stellamar

Stellamar
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On the morning of June 20, the 90 meter long, 5350 dwt cargo vessel Stellamar (IMO: 9951836) ran aground in the Gulf of Bothnia off the island of Iso Järviluoto near Rauma, Finland. The Stellamar was arriving from Kunda with a pilot o board when it struck bottom.  The cargo vessel sustained minor damage to its freshwater tank, but no oil pollution was spotted. A tug was dispatched a short time later and freed the Stellamar. The vessels proceed into Rauma where it moored. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.  No reports of injuries from the incident.