The 222 meter long, 34685 dwt bulk freighter Algoma Spirit became disabled on the St. Lawrence River near Dark Island, New York. The vessel had lost power when its generator was overloaded. The Algoma Spirit dropped anchor near the navigation channel until the crew could make repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the Algoma Spirit was able to continue on its voyage later the same day.
On December 26, a barge allided with the Townsend Inlet Bridge near Avalon, Florida. The barge had broken its mooring lines and drifted by the tide and wind until it struck the bridge. The barge suffered little damage while the bridge’s fenders and a navigation light were damaged. Reports state the damage is over 100,000 dollars. The navigation light was quickly replaced. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On December 29, a barge loaded with 400 tons of stone went aground off Hampton Bays, New York. The barge was being towed to a nearby project when it stranded. Local salvagers plan to dig around the barge with excavators and have a tugboat pull the barge free on the next high tide. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 182 meter long, 65125 dwt tanker Stena Primorsk went aground on the Hudson River near Stuyvesant, New York. The vessel departed from Albany with a cargo of light crude when it went aground. The vessel was able to refloat itself a short time later and proceeded to an anchorage off Stuyvesant. The Coast Guard was notified of the grounding. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
