Bulk carrier - Shipwreck Log

CSL Niagara

November 17, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 226 meter long, 34938 dwt self-unloading bulk freighter CSL Niagara went aground on Lake Erie near Sandusky, Ohio. The CSL Niagara had completed loading of 30,000 tons of coal when it grounded in the Moseley Channel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The CSL Niagara was later released the next day with the assistance of three tugs and favorable conditions. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

UPDATE: Coast Guard helps to safely unground vessel (uscgnews.com)

Magsenger 19

November 16, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 254 meter long bulk freighter Magsenger 19 became disabled while entering the port of Hamburg, Germany. The capsesize freighter had arrived from Saldanha when it suffered a power blackout after an engine failure and went adrift. The pilot on board requested assistance and five tugs responded. The tugs were able to secure the Magsenger 19 to its berth. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.

Heung-A Dragon

November 8, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 180 meter long, 33717 dwt bulk freighter Eleni collided with the 162 meter long, 18181 dwt container ship Heung-A Dragon off Vung Tao, Vietnam. The Eleni sliced into the port side of the Heung-A Dragon which quickly flooded, listed over and sank. The 19 crew on the boxship were later rescued and taken to Vung Tau. Reports state that 16 containers were recovered when they were lost overboard. The Eleni was detained by authorities while an investigation continues into the incident. No reports of injuries.