The 114 meter long, 6050 dwt cargo vessel Abis Cadiz caught fire while berthed in Haifa, Israel. The Abis Cadiz arrived in Haifa with a cargo of metal when a fire broke out in the cargo hold. Local fire brigade responded to the scene and was able to extinguish the blaze a short time later. One crewman was injured while evacuating the Abis Cadiz. Damage was reported as being significant.
On August 1, 2014, the 88 meter long cargo vessel ran aground on the Ouse River near Goole, United Kingdom. The vessel remain aground until the following high tide assisted by a tug. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
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.