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Burrard Clean No. 9

Burrard Clean No. 9

Photo: cbc.ca
Photo: cbc.ca

The 56 meter long, 93 dwt oil recovery vessel Burrard Clean No. 9 went aground near the mouth of the Fraser River near Steveston, British Columbia.  The Burrard Clean No. 9 struck an uncharted sandbar when it changed course to avoid collision with a ferry.   No reports of injuires.   The oil recovery vessel was able to refloat itself a short time later.   No damage and no pollution was released.   Reports state the Burrard Clean No. 9 safely proceeded to Vancouver.

 

 Burrard Clean No. 9

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Hanjin Geneva

Hanjin Geneva

The 278 meter long, 68263 dwt container ship Hanjin Geneva went aground at Port Rupert, British Columbia, Canada.  The container ship was forced to alter its course to avoid a collision with a fishing vessel.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Hanjin Geneva was refloated on the next high tide and proceeded to its berth in port where it will be inspected for damage.

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Coastal Inspiration

Coastal Inspiration

The 160 meter long, 1770 dwt ro-ro ferry Coastal Inspiration allided with the wharf at Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.  One crewman and one passenger were injured as the vessel’s crew issued a warning before the impact.  The Coastal Inspiration suffered only minor damage, but the loading ramp at the terminal prevented vehicles from being unloaded.  The vessel traveled to a nearby terminal to allow vehicles to depart.   The cause of the hard landing was not reported.

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