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BF Fortaleza

BF Fortaleza

BF Fortaleza
Photo: fjt.no

The 121 meter long container ship BF Fortaleza ran aground on the Skatestraumen near Måløy, Norway.  The BF Fortaleza was en route to Rotterdam from Bergen when it ran aground onto the rocks. The boxship suffered hull damage amidship including water ingress.  A NSSK lifeboat and tug was dispatched from Måløy along with a helicopter left from Florø, A dewatering pump was delivered to the BF Fortaleza.  The boxship was later refloated the same day and taken under tow to  Måløy. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Typhoon Lando

Typhoon Lando

Manyplus 1
Photo: mb.com.ph

On October 18, the 30 meter long, 266 gt tugboat Manyplus 1 with its barge AZ Shanghai ran aground in Manila, Philippines. The tugboat and barge had been at anchorage for two days after arriving from Indonesia with 7,500 tons of coal when Typhoon Lando struck the Philippines. Strong winds from the typhoon caused the anchors to drag and both vessels were blown ashore.  The 10 crew on the Manyplus 1 were safely rescued. No reports of pollution released.

The 138 meter long, 2593 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Mary The Queen ran aground in Manila Bay, Philippines. The ferry had been at anchor and was undergoing repairs when it was blown ashore a short distance from the tugboat Manyplus 1.  No reports of injuries.

Jo Spirit

Jo Spirit

Jo Spirit
Photo: shipspotting.com

The 107 meter long, 6285 dwt chemical tanker Jo Spirit ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The tanker had suffered engine failure while proceeding int the South Shore Canal. Without power, the Jo Spirit veered off course and struck the canal embankment. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Traffic in the area on the incident was halted on the St. Lawrence River. Two tugs were dispatched to the scene to refloat the tanker. The Jo Spirit was en route to Cuxhaven from Hamilton with a cargo of rum.