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Collision on Rio Paraná

Collision on Rio Paraná

Octbreeze Island
Photo: periodismo365.tevy.com.ar

On December 13, the 176 meter long chemical tanker Ghetty Bottiglieri collided with the 180 meter long bulk carrier Octbreeze Island at the 285 kilometer mark on the Paraná River off San Pedro, Argentina. The Octbreeze Island was heading down the river when it was struck in it’s port side by the bow of the Ghetty Bottiglieri. The Octbreeze Island suffered a 5 to 6 meter gash in its hull resulting in its fuel tanks being punctured.  The bulk carrier had severe flooding and developed a list, but was not in danger of sinking. A large oil slick formed downstream from the bulk carrier which was partially contained later by booms placed by authorities. The Ghetty Bottiglieri sustained damage to its bow. No reports of injuries on either vessel.  Both vessels dropped anchor near the area of the collision. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Local reports state the vessels were in a severe storm at the time of the collision.

Sundaisy E

Sundaisy E

Sundaisy E
Photo: ici.radio-canada.ca

The 146 meter long, 15332 dwt bulk carrier Sundaisy E ran aground on the St. Lawrence River off Batiscan, Quebec.  The Sundaisy E was en route from Turkey to Hamilton, Ontario with a cargo of cement when it suffered a generator failure.  The loss of the generator cut the engine and the bulk carrier went adrift until it grounded  off Batiscan. The vessel remained aground for several hours until the crew was able to restart the engine.  Under its own power, the Sundaisy E refloated itself.  Two tugs escorted the Sundaisy E to Trois-Rivières where the bulk carrier could be inspected and repaired.  Canadian authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Goldeneye

Goldeneye

Goldeneye
Photo: theboholstandard.com

The 190 meter long, 52421 dwt bulk carrier Goldeneye sustained hull damage while berthed at Garcia Hernandez, Bohol, Philippines. The bulk carrier, loaded with limestone, was moored  when tropical storm Quennie sent the vessel against its berth.  Waves pushed the Goldeneye onto a berthing dolphin, a fixed structure extending above the water.  The vessel sustained multiple scrapes before it’s hull punctured three times in the vessel’s ballast tanks.  The storm  continued to slam against Goldeneye until it was pushed onto the top of a berthing dolphin.

GOLDENEYE

Reports state authorities are concern of potential pollution release with Typhoon Ruby approaching.  The Goldeneye has some 300 tons of bunker fuel on board.  Authorities have asked the  crew secure the vessel and to offload the fuel. No reports of injuries or pollution released.