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Category: Grounding

Spar Indus

Spar Indus

Spar Indus
Photo: Chile Navy

On the early morning of November 13, the 200 meter long, 63,800 dwt bulk carrier Spar Indus (IMO: 9734991) ran aground in the Gulf of Arauco some 3.5 nautical miles off Punta Cochinos, Santa Maria Island, Chile. The Spar Indus was en route to Cabo Froward (Coronel) from Santos, Brazil when is stranded.

Authorities dispatched a response team to scene to determine the status of the vessel and begin an investigation into the incident. Divers found the Spar Indus in stable condition, no oil pollution had been released and all 21 crew were uninjured.

Tugs were dispatched to help free the bulk carrier which was finally refloated early on November 14. The Spar Indus then proceeded around the north end of Santa Maria Island to the Bay of Coronel where it anchored.

 

Nieuwe Maas

Nieuwe Maas

Nieuwe Maas
Photo: ad.nl

On the night of November 9, the 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Nieuwe Maas (MMSI: 244316022) ran aground on the Waal while en route to Rotterdam. The master of the Nieuwe Maas had suffered a medical emergency before it stranded up on a crib off Vuren, Netherlands. The vessel sustained significant hull damage to its bow and became firmly stuck on the crib. The local fire brigade responded and found the master of the Nieuwe Maas unresponsive. Attempts by the fire fighters to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.  Authorities would later report the master had died from natural causes.

Reports state the Nieuwe Maas was later pulled off the crib and refloated the next morning. Reports state the vessel was taken a shipyard for repairs. No reports of pollution released.

Maria Oliva

Maria Oliva

Maria Oliva
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

On the November 11, the 60.5 meter long, 394 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Maria Oliva (ISO: 8706600) ran aground off the port of Romblon, Romblon, Philippines. The Maria Oliva departed from San Agustin with 38 crew, 156 passengers and 26 vehicles bound for Romblon when it grounded in shallow waters.

The Philippine Coast Guard responded and began evacuation off the ferry. The Coast Guard safely transported nearly all 156 passengers to the port of Romblon. Two passengers remained on the Maria Oliva as he needed access to medical equipment which was on a vehicle on the ferry.  No reports of injuries.

The Coast Guard is monitoring the vessel and help coordinating efforts to refloat the ferry.  Reports state there has been no water ingress and no pollution released.