The 192 meter long, 35458 dwt bulk freighter Archilleas suffered an explosion and fire in the Atlantic Ocean while off the coast of Western Sahara. The explosion caused some damaged and disabled the bulk carrier. Another vesssel was on the scene monitoring the situation. Reports state a salvage tug was dispatched to take the Achilleas under tow. No further details reported.
The 222 meter long, 34752 dwt bulk freighter Algoma Discovery allided with the ship arrestor in a lock at Beauharnois, Quebec on the St. Lawrence River. The Algoma Discovery was downbound when it hit the arrestor collapsing the frame holding the cables. Traffic was halted as a heavy crane will be needed to replace the arrestor. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state there were strong winds at the time of the allision.
The 179 meter long, 28259 dwt bulk freighter Bright Royal went aground off the island of Ly Son near Da Nang, Vietnam. The Bright Royal was en route from Vung Ang bound for Bangladesh with 27,500 tons of clinker when it ran onto the rocks. The freighter’s hull suffered two cracks and suffered water ingress. No reports of injuries to the 24 crew on board. Authorities have reported that fuel oil was released into the water from punctured fuel tanks.
