The tugboat Clarkston collided with the 45,222 dwt freighter Genco Marine on the Columbia River near Vancouver, Washington. The Clarkston veered and struck Genco Marine which was at anchor. Reports state there might be damage to Clarkston. The reason for the tug striking the freighter has not been reported. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation.
The 146-foot long, 416 ton towboat Mary L with a tow of eleven empty barges was forced to run aground as it approached the Barkley Dam on the Cumberland River causing it to strike one of the piers of the Eureka Highway Bridge. An inspection found no damage to the bridge. The cause of the grounding was due to the high volume of water being discharged from the Barkley Dam. No injuries or damage to the barges.
The 84,300 dwt boxship CMA CGM Lamartine went aground on the Sueze Canal near the KM 76 Mark. The boxship was assisted by tugs and refloated the same day. No reports of damage or pollution being released. The CMA CGM Lamartine was launched in 2010 from the Hanjin Heavy Industries Shipyard of South Korea.
