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St. Gregory

St. Gregory

St. Gregory
Photo: neakeratsiniou

 

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.

Silverstar

Silverstar

Silverstar

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.

Tokyo Bay Collision

Tokyo Bay Collision

Kiyosato Maru
Photo: asahicom.jp

On May 31, the 104 meter long,  4999 dwt tanker Kiyosato Maru and the 115 meter long, 6600 dwt bulk carrier JP Cosmos collided in Tokyo Bay near  Yokohama City, Japan.  The port stern section of the JP Cosmos had struck Kiyosato Maru’s bow.  Both vessels sustained damage, but there was no injuries or pollution released. The JP Cosmos was loaded with 6220 tons of coal while the JP Cosmos only had 2 tons of naphtha on board at the time of the incident. Both vessels were ordered to remain at anchor while authorities investigate the incident.