The 223 meter long bulk carrier John B. Aird ran aground on St. Lawrence River near Morrisburg, Ontario. The bulk carrier had run on to Doran Shoal sustaining some hull damage on the starboard side amidships. Divers were requested and some underwater repair work was conducted. No reports of injuries or pollution released. A tug was requested to help refloat the vessel. The John B. Aird was en route to Sept Iles with a cargo of slag.
The 289 meter long bulk carrier Southern Explorer collided with the 225 meter long bulk carrier Best Unity in the Singapore Straits. Both vessels sustained damage in the collision. The Southern Explorer’s hull was breached at the bow and suffered water ingress. Both vessels proceeded to a nearby anchorage. Tugs and support vessels were standing by. No reports of injuries. The Southern Explorer was en route to Taiwan while the Best Unity was in ballast after unloading its cargo from Kaoshiung.
The 190 meter long, 52,376 dwt bulk carrier Ince Inebolu ran aground off Astypalaia Island, Greece. The Ince Inebolu was en route to Russia from Yemen in ballast when it ran ashore resulting in hull damage and minor water ingress in the bow. No reports of injuries to the 22 crew, damage or pollution released. Reports state the flooding was under control and the Greek Coast Guard was on scene. A tug was requested to help refloat the vessel. The cause of the grounding was not reported.
