The 225 meter long, 75331 dwt bulk carrier Anastasia allided while mooring in Rostock, Germany. The Anastasia struck a grain elevator causing damage to the elevator. The Anastasia had suffered slight damage to its foreship. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the vessel had a pilot on board at the time and a tug was assisting the mooring operation.
On July 19, 2014, the 3345 dwt bulk carrier Nefterudovoz 32M ran aground on the Volga River near the 462 kilometer mark. The vessel was loaded with 2776 tons of gravel when struck bottom resulting in the hull damage. The Nefterudovoz 32M had holed its ballast tanks and suffered water ingress. Salvage team arrived on scene the following day and divers patched the hole. Some of the vessel’s cargo of lightered to aid refloating the vessel. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On July 14, the 228 meter long, 81887 dwt bulk carrier Amakusa Island ran aground at Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. The Amakusa Island had departed from the Ridley Island Port dock with 80,000 tons of coal proceeding to a nearby anchorage when it grounded. The vessel suffered hull damage and reported water ingress flooding two buoyancy compartments. The Amakusa Island quickly developed a small list after the grounding, but was in no danger of sinking. The Coast Guard responded to the scene and assessed the situation. Tugs were requested and arrived on the scene a short time later. At high tide, the tugs were able to refloat the Amakusa Island and proceeded to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Damage to the hull prevents the Amakusa Island to depart from Prince Rupert. No reports if repairs will be done in situ or at a berth in Prince Rupert. The Canadian Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.
