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Category: Grounding

Tuhoe

Tuhoe

Tuhoe
Photo: stuff.co.nz

On September 27, the two-masted schooner Tuhoe ran aground near the entrance of the Waimakariri River near Christchurch, New Zealand. The Tuhoe was returning to its home to the Kaiapoi River from repairs in Lyttelton when it became stranded on the bar.  One of the 11 persons on board suffered minor injuries and no pollution was released.  A skeleton crew was left on board while the Tuhoe remained on the bar. The Coastguard was able to refloat the schooner on the following high tide.

Correction:

The Tuhoe suffered damaged overnight as waves caused hull damage. A survey found the schooner had sustained too much damage to salvage and the 96 year old was scrapped over the following days.

CV24 – LMAX Exchange

CV24 – LMAX Exchange

CV24 - LMAX Exchange
Photo: sail-world.com

The 18 meter long Clipper 60 class sailing vessel CV24 – LMAX Exchange ran aground near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The racing yacht struck a sandy outcrop.  The yacht suffered minor damage limited to the vessel’s starboard rudder. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the yacht was secured by anchor until equipment could be brought on scene to refloat her.

MSC Manu

MSC Manu

MSC Manu
Photo: tugspotters.com

The 295 meter long container ship MSC Manu ran aground on the Western Scheldt.  The MSC Manu was en route to Tilbury from Antwerp when it ran aground near buoy 64.  The boxship requested assistance with several tugs dispatched to the scene. The tugs were able to free the MSC Manu a few hours later.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The MSC Manu was able to proceed  on its scheduled voyage.