The 190 meter long, 32594 dwt bulk carrier Federal Katsura ran aground on the St. Marys River near Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The Federal Katsura was arriving from Sarina, Ontario with a cargo of steel when it grounded in the river. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Federal Katsura was refloated and berthed at a nearby dock to unload its cargo. Canadian Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the incident.
On July 14, the 228 meter long, 81887 dwt bulk carrier Amakusa Island ran aground at Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. The Amakusa Island had departed from the Ridley Island Port dock with 80,000 tons of coal proceeding to a nearby anchorage when it grounded. The vessel suffered hull damage and reported water ingress flooding two buoyancy compartments. The Amakusa Island quickly developed a small list after the grounding, but was in no danger of sinking. The Coast Guard responded to the scene and assessed the situation. Tugs were requested and arrived on the scene a short time later. At high tide, the tugs were able to refloat the Amakusa Island and proceeded to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Damage to the hull prevents the Amakusa Island to depart from Prince Rupert. No reports if repairs will be done in situ or at a berth in Prince Rupert. The Canadian Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.
The 285 meter long passenger cruise ship Westerdam caught fire off Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The Westerdam with 2086 passengers was en route to Alaska when a fire broke out in a boiler room. The fire was extinguished by the crew, but it had flared up a second time and extinguished again. The Westerdam proceeded to Seattle escorted by a tug where it could be inspected. Reports state the vessel would be inspected and depart again on its voyage to Alaska. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
