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Chemroad Journey

Chemroad Journey

Chemroad Journey

On June 11, the 174 meter long, 33526 dwt tanker Chemroad Journey ran aground in the South China Sea near Phu Quy Island, Vietnam. The Chemroad Journey was headed to Zhuhai from Al Jubail with 30,000 tons of chemicals (butanal, ethylene glycol, monoethanolamine) and 800 tons of fuel oil when it ran up on the rocky bottom.

The tanker sustained hull damage to the ballast tanks and suffered water ingress. Unable to control the flooding, the Chemroad Journey developed a 15 degree list to port.  No reports of injuries to the 27 crew on board.

Authorities state there is a strong concern about pollution being released. A response team was monitoring the situation and coordinating efforts with the vessel’s owners to prevent any property damage and environmental pollution in the area. Reports state a Japanese salvage team has been contracted to survey and salvage the tanker.

Iolcos Vision

Iolcos Vision

Iolcos Vision

On June 6, the 229 meter long, 87375 dwt bulk carrier Iolcos Vision ran aground on the Paraná River near Ramallo, Argentina. The Iolcos Vision was headed downstream bound for Imbituba, Brasil when it stranded near the 341 kilometer mark. The bulker remained aground for several hours until it was able to refloat itself. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

St. Gregory

St. Gregory

St. Gregory
Photo: neakeratsiniou

 

During the early morning hours of June 7, the 180 meter long,  32,688 dwt bulk carrier St. Gregory ran aground in the Gulf of Laconia near Kokkala,Greece. The St. Gregory was en route to Sfax from Illichivsk with 30,600 tonnes of sulfur when the vessel made a navigational error and ran up on the rocky shoreline.

The bulk carrier sustained hull damage in the bow sustaining water ingress. The vessel’s pumps were able to control the flooding.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities have dispatched 2 patrol boats to the scene.