The 225 meter long, 81,700 dwt bulk carrier Amadeus ran aground on the Paraná River near Campana, Argentina. The Amadeus was proceeding up the river from Recalada when it stranded on the river. Reports state traffic was halted near where the bulk carrier went aground. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On July 15, the 200 meter long, 36286 dwt bulk carrier Idee Fixe ran aground off Douala, Cameroon. The Idee Fixe, loaded with grain from Canada, was en route to Douala and Owendo when it ran hard aground at an anchorage off Douala. No reports of injuries. The bulk carrier was unable to refloat itself and requested assistance. Reports state the vessel signed a Lloyds Open Form with Smit for assistance with refloating.
The small coastal bulk carrier Kumar became disabled off Mumbai, India. The Kumar, loaded with iron ore, suffered flooding while off the coast. The bulk carrier was partially submerged at the bow and was in danager of capsizing. The crew requested assistance with the India Coast Guard dispatching a helicopter to the scene. The helicopter dropped de-watering pumps and were able to assist the crew to stabilize the Kumar. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.