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SN Federica

SN Federica

SN Federica
Photo: uscg

On March 31, the 228 meter long tanker SN Federica ran aground off Galveston Bay, Texas. The SN Federica was proceeding with 17 million gallons of crude oil when it ran aground off Galveston. The tanker sustained damage to the forepeak and ballast tanks, but did not suffer water ingress. The Coast Guard dispatched a response team from Texas City. The Coast Guard found no injuries and no pollution released. The SN Federica was refloated later the same day and proceeded to an anchorage. The vessel has been detained until an underwater survey of the hull can be completed.

Agia Irini

Agia Irini

Agia Irini
Photo: nj.com

The 190 meter long bulk carrier Agia Irini ran aground on the Delaware River near Burlington, New Jersey. The bulk carrier was headed down the Delaware River when it suffered a power blackout and went aground.  The Coast Guard responded to the scene and found no injuries, damage or pollution released. Tugs assisted refloating the Agia Irini a short time later. The vessels proceeded to a nearby anchorage for further surveys.

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Turquoise Ocean

Turquoise Ocean

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The 183 meter long, 38529 dwt bulk carrier Turquoise Ocean ran aground on the Columbia River near Longview, Washington. The Turquoise Ocean was proceeding downriver from Longview with a cargo of potash when it suffered engine failure. The vessel ran aground on to a sandbank. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The bulk carrier was able to restore power and proceeded to Longview for inspection.