The 172 meter long, 28611 dwt bulk carrier Tivoli ran aground off Balabac Island, Philippines. The Tivoli was headed to Ho Chi Minh from Port Moresby. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the vessel was later refloated.
The 190 meter long, 50992 dwt bulk carrier Eleni M ran aground on the Uruguay River off Nueva Palmira, Uraguay. The Eleni M was en route to Las Palmas with 36000 tons of soy beans from Recalda, Argentina when the vessel ran aground. No reports of injuries. Tugs were dispatched to the scene to help refloat the Eleni M. Reports state the Eleni M was blocking traffic.
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.
