Grounding - Shipwreck Log - Page 343

Uta

February 2, 2014 Paul Hancock

The 92 meter long freighter Uta went aground in Bozcaada Channel off Tenedos, Turkey. The Uta was en route to Akcansa from Siteia with a cargo of gypsum. Reports state a tugboat was requested to aid in refloating. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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Seminole

January 28, 2014 Paul Hancock

On January 24, the 5107 dwt freighter Seminole went around on the Azov-Don Sea Canal. The freighter was en route to Turkey from Rostov-on-Don with 3000 tons of grain when it grounded due to lower water levels. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The vessel awaits for the water level to rise before it will be refloated.

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Cap Blanche

January 26, 2014 Paul Hancock

The 222 meter long, 37882 dwt container ship Cap Blanche went aground off Steveston, British Columbia, Canada. The Cap Blanche was able to refloat itself a short time later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Canadian authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

No damage after container ship runs around in Steveston (theprovince.com)

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