On October 21, the 222 meter long, 26365 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier Frontenac ran aground in the Detroit River near Belle Isle Michigan. The bulk carrier remained aground until the following day until it could be refloated by the assistance of two tugs. The Frontenac proceeded to an anchorage off Belle Isle for further inspection. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The cause of the grounding was not reported.
The 190 meter long bulk carrier Dalmatia G went aground in the Katttegat off Anholt, Denmark. The vessel was en route to Paranagua to Klaipeda when it steered out of the navigation channel and went aground. No injuries reported.
The 177 meter long, 33562 dwt bulk carrier Global Gold allided with a pier at Astoria, Oregon. The Global Gold was arriving in port with its cargo of lumber when it struck the pier suffering a four foot long gash in the hull near the stern. The impact also ruptured a fuel tank spilling some 1000 gallons of diesel into the water. Authorities responded and placed booms around the bulk carrier while the vessel’s crew applied absorbent pads around the area impacted by the spill. No reports of injuries. The Global Gold was detained in port until repairs could be completed. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
