Browsed by
Category: Grounding

Lady Mary Joy 1

Lady Mary Joy 1

Lady Mary Joy 1
Photo: newsmaritime.com

The 57 meter long passenger cargo vessel Lady Mary Joy 1 ran aground in the Sulu Sea off Pampat Point, Bongao Island, Philippines  The Lady Mary Joy 1 was en route to Bongao Island with 308 passengers from Zamboanga when it ran onto the rocks after a navigation error. The vessel was unable to refloat itself and requested assistance. Several rescue boats arrived on scene and evacuated all the passengers to shore. No reports of injuries.  Authorities have stated the vessel may have suffered hull damage, but no reports of pollution released.

Wilhelm Krüger

Wilhelm Krüger

Wilhelm Krüger
Photo: destentor.nl

 

The 109 meter long, 4458 dwt suction hopper dredger Wilhelm Krüger ran aground on the Ijssel near Kampen, Netherlands. A tug was towing the Wilhelm Krüger bound for Zuiderzee where it was to be scrapped when the dredger ran onto a mud bank.  The dredge remain stuck until the following day until three tugs were able to refloat it. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Don Cadegan

Don Cadegan

Don Cadegan
Photo: kingscountynews.ca

On February 15, the fishing vessel Don Cadegan ran aground and sank off Murder Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. The vessel had left West Punico only three hours  before it ran aground.  The three crew on board were rescued by other fishing vessels in the area. No reports of injuries. The Don Cadegan remained visible during low tide, but only the rigging was visible on the rising tide. The Canada Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the incident.