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Bellissima

Bellissima

Bellissima
Photo: ctvnews.ca

The 30 meter long luxury yacht Bellissima struck rocks near Pender Harbour, British Columbia, Canada. The yacht had struck rocks near Daniel Point resulting in uncontrolled water ingress in the stern of the vessel. The crew sent out a distress call and entered Pender Harbour. Local Coast Guard vessels arrived on scene and attempted to dewater the yacht using two large pumps. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities had booms placed around the vessel as a precaution. Reports state that flooding was brought under control and the situation was stabilized.


Kelly Ovayuak

Kelly Ovayuak

Kelly Ovayuak
Photo: cbc.ca

The 45 meter long, 777 gt tugboat Kelly Ovayuak ran aground on the Great Slave Lake near Lutselk’e, Northwest Territories, Canada. The tug and its barges were heading back from Lutselk’e after delivering supplies to the remote community when it ran hard aground.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Canadian Coast Guard and other authorities have been notified and a response team will be dispatched to the scene. Reports state the response team will salvage the tug and barges and will return the vessels to Hay River.

Jan Van Gent

Jan Van Gent

Jan Van Gent
Photo: tvanouvelles.ca

The 143 meter long cargo vessel Jan Van Gent ran aground on the St. Lawrence River on Lake Saint-Pierre near Yamachiche, Quebec, Canada. The Jan Van Gent was headed to Hamilton, Ontario in ballast when it suffered engine and steering failure. The cargo vessel drifted out of the fairway and ran aground.  Tugs were dispatched to the scene and refloated the Jan Van Gent later the same day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Jan Van Gent proceeded to Montreal for surveys.