On October 2, the 202 meter long, 27550 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier Manitoulin (IMO: 8810918) ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Cardinal, Ontario. The Manitoulin sustained hull damage resulting in water ingress, but was able to proceed under its own power to the Iroquois Lock. The bulk carrier moored at the lock where it was inspected for damage. Reports state the Manitoulin was allowed to proceed through the low later the same day. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On the afternoon of September 28, the Philippine Coast Guard reported 6 vessels had run aground while Typhoon Opong passed over the provinces of Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, and Romblon, Philippines.
June Aster
The 59 meter long ro-ro passenger cargo vessel June Aster (MMSI: 548848200) ran aground some 30 meters off the shoreline of Barangay Poblacion. The vessel was loaded with 14,000 litres of diesel fuel, vehicles and equipment. The 16 crew on board were safely rescued. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
Julienne
The barge Julienne loaded with some 3,000 bags of rice bound for Botolan, Zambales ran aground after its mooring lines snapped by the strong winds. The barge drifted ashore. Reports state all 4 crew onboard were safely rescued. No reports of injuries.
Big Glory
The barge Big Glory ran ashore off shoreline of Sitio Big Tabinay in Barangay Tabinay, Puerto Galera. The Big Glory had dropped anchor trying to shelter from the heavy seas and strong winds when its anchor chain snapped. The barge drifted ashore with all 8 crew members rescued. The Big Glory had 3.5 tons of sand bound for Navotas. No reports of injuries.
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Big Joy
The barge Big Joy went aground on the rocky shoreline. Reports state the barge had been sheltering from typhoon. All eight crew members on board were rescued. No reports of injuries.
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Jishun 2
The fishing vessel Jishun 2 went aground some 10 meters off the shore at Sitio Pamustusin in Barangay Harrison, Paluan. The fishing vessel departed from Tayamaan, but had to find shelter after being battered by strong waves. The crew attempted to drop anchor but the anchor line entangled with the propeller. Now disabled, the Jishun 2 drifted until it ran aground on a sandbar off the shoreline. The Philippine Coast Guard reports that all crew members were rescued. No reports of injuries. The fishing vessel was being monitored for any pollution being released.
Solid Harmony
The 104 meter long, 1738 dwt cargo vessel Solid Harmony (IMO: 9851397) ran aground near Barangay Cabolutan in San Agustin, Romblon. The Solid Harmony was bound for North Harbor in Manila when the vessel diverted and seeking shelter from Typhoon Opong. Large waves caused the anchor to drag and the cargo vessel went ashore. Reports state all crew members were rescued. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On the morning of September 27, a 72-ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) ran aground in the Yellow Sea on Heukdo Island, Okdo-myeon, Gunsan City, South Korea. The fishing vessel was proceeding during the night when the vessel confused lights on Heukdo Island for another vessel. The fishing vessel proceeded to try to avoid the lights and ran aground on the rocks. The vessel sustained hull damage with water ingress near the engine room.
Photo: Gunsan Coast Guard
The South Korean Coast Guard were alerted and dispatched a patrol vessel with a rescue team to the scene. The Coast Guard safely rescued all 8 crew off the fishing vessel. The Coast Guard locked the fuel valves before pulling the vessel free. The vessels then proceeded to Daecheon. There were no injuries. The Coast Guard have launched an investigation into the incident.
