The 183 meter long bulk carrier Pacific Ocean collided with a fishing boat in the Adriatic Sea between Tremiti Islands and Pelagosa Island. The bulk carrier struck the fishing boat resulting in damaging the fishing vessel. The fishing vessel stayed afloat and was able to manage to proceed back to Vieste. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the Pacific Ocean was able to continue on its voyage.
On December 13, the 176 meter long chemical tanker Ghetty Bottiglieri collided with the 180 meter long bulk carrier Octbreeze Island at the 285 kilometer mark on the Paraná River off San Pedro, Argentina. The Octbreeze Island was heading down the river when it was struck in it’s port side by the bow of the Ghetty Bottiglieri. The Octbreeze Island suffered a 5 to 6 meter gash in its hull resulting in its fuel tanks being punctured. The bulk carrier had severe flooding and developed a list, but was not in danger of sinking. A large oil slick formed downstream from the bulk carrier which was partially contained later by booms placed by authorities. The Ghetty Bottiglieri sustained damage to its bow. No reports of injuries on either vessel. Both vessels dropped anchor near the area of the collision. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Local reports state the vessels were in a severe storm at the time of the collision.
The 146 meter long, 15332 dwt bulk carrier Sundaisy E ran aground on the St. Lawrence River off Batiscan, Quebec. The Sundaisy E was en route from Turkey to Hamilton, Ontario with a cargo of cement when it suffered a generator failure. The loss of the generator cut the engine and the bulk carrier went adrift until it grounded off Batiscan. The vessel remained aground for several hours until the crew was able to restart the engine. Under its own power, the Sundaisy E refloated itself. Two tugs escorted the Sundaisy E to Trois-Rivières where the bulk carrier could be inspected and repaired. Canadian authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
