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Algoma Navigator

Algoma Navigator

Algoma Navigator
Photo: Wellandtribune.ca

The 223 meter long self-unloading bulk carrier Algoma Navigator went aground in the Welland Canal in Port Robinson, Ontario. The Algoma Navigator was passing through the canal in dense fog when the vessel struck the canal bank.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The bulk carrier suffered some hull damage to its port side reporting there was some water ingress. The Algoma Navigator continued through the canal to Port Colborne where it berthed and inspected by authorities.


Grace Mariner

Grace Mariner

Grace Mariner
Photo: Fleetmon.com

On September 19, the 149 meter long bulk carrier Grace Mariner became disabled during a heavy storm in the Taiwan Strait.  The vessel was between Zhejiang and Fujian provinces when it suffered a mechanical failure and went adrift. The crew requested assistance with the Chinese Authorities dispatching a rescue vessel to the scene. The rescue vessel East Sea Rescue 116 arrived on scene and took the Grace Mariner under tow.  The vessels proceeded to Xiamen to an anchorage.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Abyo Angelina

Abyo Angelina

Abyo Angelina
Photo: sl24.com.ar

On September 15, the 220 meter long bulk carrier Abyo Angelina ran aground on the Parana River near Arroyo Seco, Argentina. The Abyo Angelina was bound for China with 40,000 tons of iron ore when it got stuck in the river.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The vessel remained aground for several days until the tug Ranquel was able to refloat the Abyo Angelina on September 19.