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Skawa

Skawa

Skawa

On November 15, the 144 meter long bulk carrier Skawa ran aground on a shoal in the St. Lawrence River near Richards Point.  The Skawa was heading downstream  when it suffered main engine failure.  The bulk carrier passed over the shoal before it came to rest in deeper water.  The vessel’s forepeak tank was holed and suffered water ingress.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The crew pumped air into the tank and brought the water ingress under control.  The Skawa had been en route to Montreal from Port Colborne.

Rainbow Quest

Rainbow Quest

RAINBOW_QUEST

The 180 meter long, 34627 dwt bulk carrier Rainbow Quest struck the Brooklyn Bridge on the East River in New York.  The vessel’s light tower struck the underside of the bridge.  Authorities stopped traffic on the bridge for two hours  while it was inspected for damage.  No damage was reported and the bridge was reopen for traffic.  Reports state the river’s tide was high, but not at its highest point. No injuries or pollution released.

Saga Falcon

Saga Falcon

Saga Falcon
Photo: elobservador.com.uy

On October 24, the 200 meter long bulk carrier Saga Falcon ran aground  on the Rio de la Plata near Martin Garcia Island, Argentina.  The Saga Falcon’s bow sustained damage suffering water ingress.  The vessel’s pumps were able to control the flooding.  A repair crew was requested and begun  work on damaged compartments in the vessel.  After the wrok is completed, the pumps would dewater the hull and  mutliple tugs would refloat the vessel on the rising tide.   Reports state the Saga Falcon would require lightering and will transfer some of its cargo of cement to another vessel.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Traffic around the Saga Falcon was restricted to vessels with draft under 7 meters.