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Finesse

Finesse

Finesse
Photo: ipreunion.com

The 138 meter long  bulk carrier Finesse became disabled off Le Chalet Saint-Paulois, France. The Finesse was at anchor for several days with a cargo of sugar for Daressalam when it had to depart due to the arrival of stormy weather.  As the bulk carrier manoevered away, it suffered a mechanical breakdown.  Two tugs were dispatched and took the Finesse under tow.  The vessels proceeded to away from the anchorage and will proceed into port when conditions improve.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Miyama

Miyama

Miyama
Photo: USCG

The 728 foot long bulk carrier Miyama ran aground on the Columbia River near Welch Island, Oregon. The Miyama had departed from Longview bound for Korea when it lost power and drfited aground. The Coast Guard was contacted who dispatched a helicopter from Astoria.  No sign of damage or pollution was reported. The Miyama was later refloated a few hours later.

Redhead

Redhead

Redhead

The 199 meter long bulk carrier Redhead became disabled in the Gulf of St. Lawrence off Port Cartier, Quebec, Canada. The Redhead had departed from Belledune and had suffered an engine problems and went adrift. No further details reported. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.