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Great Amity

Great Amity

Great-Amity

The 190 meter long, 56,050 dwt bulk carrier Great Amity ran aground on the Parana River off Ramallo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.  The Great Amity was heading down river from San Lorenzo loaded with cargo bound for Brazil when it became stuck on a mud bank. Several tugs were dispatched to the scene to assist refloating the bulker.  Later the same day, the Great Amity was refloated and proceeded to Rosario. Authorities  inspected the vessel and allowed to continue on its voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Sofia

Sofia

Sofia

The 190 meter long, 56,899 dwt bulk carrier Sofia ran aground in Paranagua Bay off Paranagua, Brazil. The Sofia was departing from Paranagua en route to Santos when the bulk carrier suffered a mechanical failure and drifted aground. The vessel was refloated a few hours later and proceeded to an anchorage off Paranagua. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Tundra

Tundra

Tundra
Photo: cornwallseawaynews.com

The 185 meter long, 30892 dwt bulk carrier Tundra ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near South Lancaster, Ontario. The Tundra had veered a short distance out of the shipping channel and ran hard aground on a shoal. No reports of injuries. Traffic was halted on the seaway for a short time. The incident occurred just a few hours after the cruise ship Saint Laurent was refloated in a lock a short distance away in Massena. Authorities have deployed a team of investigators to assess the situation. Reports state that two tugs were to dispatched to the scene to help refloat the bulker.