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Sparna

Sparna

Sparna
Photo: kptv.com

The 189 meter long, 54881 dwt bulk carrier Sparna ran aground on the Columbia River near Cathlamet, Washington. The Sparna, fully loaded with grain, passed through a narrow section of the river when it stuck an object and ran aground. The bulker sustained hull damage and suffered water ingress, but no reports of injuries or pollution released. Two tugs were dispatched to the scene. The Coast Guard and local authorities arrived on scene and are monitoring for any pollution.  Reports state the Sparna is not blocking traffic on the river.


Platres

Platres

Platres
Photo: newsmaritime.com

The 114 meter long, 8847 dwt bulk carrier Platres collided with the 79 meter long, 2300 dwt cargo vessel Tashin in the Marmara Sea off Istanbul, Turkey.  The Platres was en route to Mariupol when it was doing a maneuver toberth when it struck the Tashin.  Both vessels suffered hull damage and water ingress, but there was no pollution released. The Tashin remained at anchorage, but the Platres was able to continue its voyage.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

New Mykonos

New Mykonos

New Mykonos

On February 29, the 280 meter long, 161121 dwt bulk carrier New Mykonos ran aground near Faux Cap, Madagascar. The bulk carrier was en route from Richards Bay to Vizag loaded with coal. Unable to refloat itself, the vessel requested assistance.  The owners contracted with a salvage company to refloat the vessel.  Reports stated multiple tugs have arrived on scene to begin refloating efforts