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Sundaisy E

Sundaisy E

Sundaisy E
Photo: ici.radio-canada.ca

The 146 meter long, 15332 dwt bulk carrier Sundaisy E ran aground on the St. Lawrence River off Batiscan, Quebec.  The Sundaisy E was en route from Turkey to Hamilton, Ontario with a cargo of cement when it suffered a generator failure.  The loss of the generator cut the engine and the bulk carrier went adrift until it grounded  off Batiscan. The vessel remained aground for several hours until the crew was able to restart the engine.  Under its own power, the Sundaisy E refloated itself.  Two tugs escorted the Sundaisy E to Trois-Rivières where the bulk carrier could be inspected and repaired.  Canadian authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Skawa

Skawa

Skawa

On November 15, the 144 meter long bulk carrier Skawa ran aground on a shoal in the St. Lawrence River near Richards Point.  The Skawa was heading downstream  when it suffered main engine failure.  The bulk carrier passed over the shoal before it came to rest in deeper water.  The vessel’s forepeak tank was holed and suffered water ingress.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The crew pumped air into the tank and brought the water ingress under control.  The Skawa had been en route to Montreal from Port Colborne.

John B. Aird

John B. Aird

John B Aird
Photo: themorrisburgnews.ca

The 223 meter long bulk carrier John B. Aird ran aground on St. Lawrence River near Morrisburg, Ontario. The bulk carrier had run on to Doran Shoal sustaining some hull damage on the starboard side amidships.  Divers were requested and some underwater repair work was conducted.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  A tug was requested to help refloat the vessel. The John B. Aird was en route to Sept Iles with a cargo of slag.