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JSW Salem

JSW Salem

JSW Salem
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On January 10, the 292 meter long, 176217 dwt bulk carrier JSW Salem ran aground on the Atlantic Ocean near Virginia Beach, Virginia. The JSW Salem had departed from Baltimore and was headed for Inixy, India with 120,000 tons of coal when it ran aground off Cape Henry.  The bulk carrier alerted the Coast Guard who dispatched the 45 foot long response boat and a helicopter to the scene. An inspection found the JSW Salem had suffered no damage and no pollution had been released. The vessel was able to refloat itself on the rising tide and proceeded to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Pictor

Pictor

PICTOR

The 224 meter long, 76598 bulk carrier Pictor ran aground on the Mississippi River near Pilottown, Louisiana. The bulk carrier remained aground for several hours until it was refloated.  Reports state the Pictor was en route to New Orleans from India.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Gleamstar

Gleamstar

Gleamstar

On August 24, the 226 meter long, 41342 dwt bulk carrier Gleamstar ran aground on the Parana River near Ramallo.  The vessel was en route to San Nicolas, Argentina when it grounded in the River to low water levels.  The Gleamstar remained aground until tugs were able to pull the vessel free the following day.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.