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Mississipiborg Grounded Twice

Mississipiborg Grounded Twice

Courtesy of Lane Desborough

The 135 meter long, 8950 dwt container ship Mississipiborg went aground at Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada.   The Mississipiborg was attempting to leave port laden with kraft paper at low tide in strong crosswind when it became stuck in the silt and sand.  The vessel was refloated two hours later on the incoming tide and returned to harbour where it turned around before attempting to leave port again.  On the second attempt, the Mississipiborg went aground again a short distance beyond the spot of the first grounding.   The vessel remained aground until the high tide where the Mississipiborg was refloated and departed.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

Pictures of original grounding by Lane Desborough:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33682449@N06/sets/72157628604873809/with/6587960131/

 

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Coastal Inspiration

Coastal Inspiration

The 160 meter long, 1770 dwt ro-ro ferry Coastal Inspiration allided with the wharf at Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.  One crewman and one passenger were injured as the vessel’s crew issued a warning before the impact.  The Coastal Inspiration suffered only minor damage, but the loading ramp at the terminal prevented vehicles from being unloaded.  The vessel traveled to a nearby terminal to allow vehicles to depart.   The cause of the hard landing was not reported.

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Orsula Aground

Orsula Aground

The 200 meter long, 34168 dwt freighter Orsula went aground on the St. Lawrence River near Becancour, Quebec, Canada.  The Orsula had become disabled after a rudder failure causing the bulk carrier to go aground.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Orsula was proceeding only in ballast at the time of the incident.  Reports states the Orsula should be refloated after a salvage has been submitted by the owners.

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