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Arca 1

Arca 1

Arca 1
Photo: cbc.ca

The 53 meter long, 1317 dwt bunker tanker Arca 1 ran aground off Cape Breton near Little Pond, Nova Scotia. The tanker was en route to Sydney, Nova Scotia in stormy seas when it suffered engine failure. Without power, the Arca 1 was quickly blown ashore until it rested just off the shoreline.

The crew sent out a distress call and requested assistance.  A few hours later, the six crew on board were airlifted to safety by a Canadian Coast Guard helicopter. No reports of injuries.

 

Reports state the the tanker is hard aground, but has not suffered any hull damage and no signs of pollution. The Arca 1 had some 15 tons of fuel on board at the time of the grounding. The Coast Guard is monitoring the situation and has a response group ready to mitigate any pollution released.

Rhonda

Rhonda

Rhonda
Photo: lportepilot.ca

On December 25, the fishing vessel Rhonda sank off a wharf in Embree, Newfoundland, Canada. The Canadian Coast Guard was alerted the Rhonda had partially sank at the wharf. A boom was placed around the vessel to contain any pollution released. Reports state the Rhonda will be pumped out and then towed to Durrell, Twillingate.  No reports of injuries.

Stellar Sea

Stellar Sea

Stellar Sea
Photo: jamies.com

The passenger ship Stellar Sea ran aground near Tofino, British Columbia, Canada. The small passenger vessel was on a bear-watching tour when it ran aground in shallow waters.  Unable to free itself, the Stellar Sea remained lodged on top of a rock and sustained hull damage. Reports state there was no pollution was released and no  injuries to the 26 passengers. All the passengers were safely returned to Tofino. The Canadian Coast Guard reports a boom has been placed around the vessel to contain any potential pollution released. Owners have hired a salvage firm to recover the vessel.

Leviathan II
Photo: cbc.ca

The owner of the Stellar Sea also owned the Leviathan II which sank in 2015 killing six people. Reports state the Canada Transportation Board does not plan to investigate the incident.