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Travestern

Travestern

Travestern
Photo: twitter

On May 21, the 161 meter long, 17088 tanker Travestern ran aground on the St. Lawrence River (Lake St. Francis) near Cornwall, Ontario. The Travestern was headed to Montreal from Hamilton when it stranded on Lancaster Bar. Two tugs were dispatched to the scene and were able to refloat the tanker a few hours later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Authorities state the vessel was escorted to an anchorage near Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec where the tanker will be inspected for damage. The cause of the grounding was not reported.

Kure Harbour

Kure Harbour

Kure Harbour
Photo: cbc.ca

The 190 meter long, 55832 dwt bulk carrier Kure Harbour ran aground in Placentia Bay near Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada. The Kure Harbour was lifting its anchor when strong winds caused the bulk carrier to be pushed aground. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

A Canadian Coast Guard vessel was on site and a pollution response team was headed to the scene. Multiple tugs were also on scene and have attached towlines to the bulk carrier. The tugs plan to pull the Kure Harbour free on the next high tide.

Reports state the vessel was in good shape and no reports of water ingress. The Kure Harbour had some 580 tonnes of fuel oil on board at the time of the grounding.

 

Baccalieu Endeavour

Baccalieu Endeavour

Baccalieu Endeavour
Photo: cbc.ca

On April 4, the 55 foot fishing vessel Baccalieu Endeavour capsized in Musgrave Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada. The Baccalieu Endeavour had been tied up in the harbour when a strong storms struck the northeast coast of Newfoundland. During the storm the fishing vessel keeled over and capsized onto its port side.

The vessel’s owner attempted to upright the Baccalieu Endeavour with heavy equipment, but the Baccalieu Endeavour remained capsized.  Divers from St. Johns were requested and  will assist in bringing the vessel back to an upright position.  No reports of injuries.