On June 6, the 229 meter long, 87375 dwt bulk carrier Iolcos Vision ran aground on the Paraná River near Ramallo, Argentina. The Iolcos Vision was headed downstream bound for Imbituba, Brasil when it stranded near the 341 kilometer mark. The bulker remained aground for several hours until it was able to refloat itself. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
During the early morning hours of June 7, the 180 meter long, 32,688 dwt bulk carrier St. Gregory ran aground in the Gulf of Laconia near Kokkala,Greece. The St. Gregory was en route to Sfax from Illichivsk with 30,600 tonnes of sulfur when the vessel made a navigational error and ran up on the rocky shoreline.
The bulk carrier sustained hull damage in the bow sustaining water ingress. The vessel’s pumps were able to control the flooding. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities have dispatched 2 patrol boats to the scene.
The 176 meter long, 31762 dwt bulk carrier Silverstar ran aground on the Kiel Canal near Kudensee, Germany. The Silverstar was headed east on the canal bound for Lisboa when it ran aground on the canal embankment. The bulk carrier was able to pull itself free a few minutes later and proceeded under its own power. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.