Basia
The 95 meter long, 4500 dwt cargo vessel Basia (IMO: 8593637) went aground off Houwenzi, Taiwan. The Basia was blown ashore by Typhoon Gaemi. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
Iriana
The 117 meter long, 10,300 dwt cement carrier Iriana ran aground (IMO: 9821158) went aground of Fangshang, Taiwan. The Iriana had suffered a mechanical breakdown and had to drop anchor as Typhoon Gaemi approached. The winds over 115 mph and heavy seas over 20 feet were too much and the vessel’s anchor began to drag. Unable to maneuver the cement carrier was driven ashore. No reports of injuries to the 20 crew.
Baltic Arrow
On the morning of June 25, the 80 meter long, 3002 dwt cargo vessel Baltic Arrow (IMO: 9243863) ran aground on the River Nene near Wisbech, England. The Baltic Arrow was proceeding to Wisbech from Riga with a cargo of timber with a pilot onboard. While making a course correction, the Baltic Arrow swung to starboard and ran aground with the bow stuck on the river bank and the stern on the opposite bank. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
Initial attempts to refloat the vessel were unsuccessful due to the low water levels. A later attempt assisted by two tugs was successful later the same day on the evening high tide. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. A preliminary report stated the pilot didn’t realize he had over-corrected the vessel’s heading resulting in the grounding. Fatigue was mentioned as a contributing factor as the pilot was at the helm for over 2 hours. Local authorities have done a survey of the river and begun additional training for its pilots.
