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Rosco Palm

Rosco Palm

Rosco Palm
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The 229 meter long, 82,153 dwt bulk carrier Rosco Palm ran aground twice on the Columbia River near Skamokawa, Washington. On August 11, the Rosco Palm was headed downstream from Kalama bound for Chiba, China when it ran aground. The bulk carrier was later refloated and headed to an anchorage upriver near Skamokawa. Near the anchorage the Rosco Palm ran aground a second time on a sand bank. The following day, the Rosco Palm was refloated again and proceeded to Kalama where it was inspected for damage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

MSC Elsa 3

MSC Elsa 3

MSC Elsa 3

On August 13, the 184 meter long container ship MSC Elsa 3 allided with the bulk carrier Katina near Hodeidah, Yemen. The MSC Elsa 3 was attempting to manuever to leave the anchorage when it struck the Katina. The Katina was undamaged, but the MSC Elsa 3 had sustained damage in its forecastle. The boxship returned to port and was inspected before allowed to continue on its voyage to Salaiah. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Benita Sank

Benita Sank

Benita

On August 1, the 182 meter long, 44,183 dwt bulk carrier Benita sank off Mauritius while being towed to India to be scrapped. The Benita had run aground on June 17 when a brawl broke out amongst the crew and the vessel ran onto the rocky shore of Mauritius. Salvagers were able to debunker and refloat the Benita, but it was found the vessel was too damaged and was to be demolished. Reports stated the Benita developed a list while under tow and sank by the stern.  No reports of injuries.  The Benita now rests at a depth of 4,400 meters.

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