The 223 meter long bulk carrier John B. Aird ran aground on St. Lawrence River near Morrisburg, Ontario. The bulk carrier had run on to Doran Shoal sustaining some hull damage on the starboard side amidships. Divers were requested and some underwater repair work was conducted. No reports of injuries or pollution released. A tug was requested to help refloat the vessel. The John B. Aird was en route to Sept Iles with a cargo of slag.
On August 15, 2014 the 96 meter long, 3691 dwt tanker Java Bonitos suffered several explosions in the Bangka Strait off Belitung Island, Indonesia. Reports state the vessel while en route to Jakarta from Palembang Sumatra in ballast suffered 3 explosions and resulting fire in the engine room. One crewman was killed and another 3 were reported as missing. The remaining crew abandoned ship and were later rescued. Several crew suffered severe burns requiring hospitalization. The Java Bonitos disabled by the damage went adrift. Salvors are standing by the tanker waiting for the fire to cool down before boarding and searching for the missing crew.
On August 11, the 30 meter long fishing vessel Julien Coleou became disabled in Audierne Bay off Finistère, France. The Julien Coleou had suffered engine problems which had reduced the vessel to just 1.5 knots. The crew requested assistance with the tug Scorff responding. The tug took the fishing vessel under tow back to Lorient. No reports of injuries to the seven crew on board. An investigation has been launched to find out the cause of the engine problem.