The 185 meter long bulk carrier Nord Explorer ran aground on the Delaware River near Riverton, New Jersey. The Nord Explorer was headed toward Norfolk, Virginia when it became stuck on the river. The bulker was able to refloat itself a few hours later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution release. The Coast Guard has stated they have launched an investigation into the incident.
On April 6, the 229 meter long, 81434 dwt bulk carrier Privocean allided with the 32 meter long tug Texas and the 249 meter long,116014 dwt tanker Bravo on the Mississippi River near Convent, Louisiana. The Privocean was moored at a terminal loading coal when its lines broke and the vessel drifted down river. Before the vessel was brought under control, it struck the tug Texas before it drifted farther down river and slammed into the tanker Bravo at the Ergon terminal in the St. James area. The Bravo was off-loading oil at the time and the allision caused some 420 gallons of oil to be released into the water and another 126 gallons onto the tanker’s deck. No reports of injuries.
The Texas had run aground during the incident, but did not suffer water ingress. The Bravo sustained damage to its ballast tanks and its propeller became entangled by one of the mooring lines. The Privocean suffered only slight damage. Reports state the Ergon terminal suffered significant damage. The facility has requested a judge to to seize Privocean and auction it to cover the damage costs.
The Coast Guard stop traffic on the section of the river for several days until it was determined no oil could be recovered. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.
The 292 meter long bulk carrier Samjohn Legacy allided with a quay in the port of Narvik, Norway. The bulker was docked when strong wind gusts caused the vessel to break from its moorings. The Samjohn Legacy drifted into a newly built quay causing little damage. Two tugboats reacted quickly and regain control over the bulker. The tugs maneuvered the Samjohn Legacy out of the harbor into a secured anchorage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
