On July 26, the 185 meter long, 27,786 dwt bulk carrier Federal Margaree caught fire while berthed on the Detroit River at Nicholson’s Dock in Detroit, Michigan. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room and quickly extinguished by the crew. The vessel was inspected for damage and was able to depart the following day under its own power. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On July 22, the 190 meter long bulk carrier Efi Theo ran aground in the port of Klaipeda, Lithuania. The Efi Theo had suffered engine failure and went adrift until it went aground. Three tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Efi Theo. The bulk carrier was taken back to Klaipeda. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 64 meter long, 1600 dwt coastal bulk carrier E Tuan Feng Huo 226 sank on the Yangtze River while berthed at Wuhan, China. The E Tuan Feng Huo 226 was loading cargo at the terminal when the vessel suffered a hull breach and suffered massive water ingress. The three crew on board were able to escape and later rescued. Reports state the bulker may have partially broke-in-two as the hull cracked. Ferry service from Wuhan was halted as the E Tuan Feng Huo 226 was blocking navigation at the terminal.