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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.

John B. Aird

John B. Aird

John B Aird
Photo: themorrisburgnews.ca

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.