Canada - Shipwreck Log

CMA CGM Attila

August 27, 2014 Paul Hancock

The 335 meter long, 101473 dwt container ship CMA CGM Attila allided with the dock in Vancouver, British Columbia. The CMA CGM Attila arrived from Seattle and was docking at the container terminal when it struck the pier. The vessel suffered hull damage with a meter long hole to one of its ballast tanks amidships. No reports of injuries or pollution released. A pilot was on board and two tugs were assisting the CMA CGM Attila during the incident. The CMA CGM Attila was requested to be remain at port while an investigation into the incident is conducted.

Container ship damaged while docking in Vancouver Harbour (theprovince.com)

Federal Katsura

August 5, 2014 Paul Hancock

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.

Amakusa Island

July 18, 2014 Paul Hancock

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.