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Algoma Verity

Algoma Verity

Algoma Verity
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On the night of October 8, the 623 foot long, 50259 dwt bulk carrier Algoma Verity (IMO: 9183776) ran aground on the Delaware River off Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Algoma Verity had departed from Philadelphia en route upstream to the port of Fairless Hills with 45,000 tons of solar (water softening) salt when it veered outside the navigation channel and went aground. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

The United States Coast Guard  is monitoring the situation. Vessel traffic was restricted near the the grounded vessel. The Coast Guard is working on plans to refloat the Algoma Verity and tow it to a nearby terminal where it would undergo inspection.

Bermuda Islander

Bermuda Islander

BERMUDA_ISLANDER

The 100 meter long, 3725 dwt container ship Bermuda Islander ran aground on the Delaware River near Salem, New Jersey. The boxship had suffered a power blackout and went adrift when it ran aground.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Bermuda Islander was refloated the following day and berthed in Salem.