Aground on the St. Lawrence River
The 144.2 meter long, 16600 dwt tanker Sten Suomi went aground on the St. Lawrence River near the town of Saint-Zotique, Quebec, Canada. The Sten Suomi was proceeding up the St. Lawrence River in ballast when it dropped it’s anchor causing the bow to hit the river bottom. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released. The Sten Suomi is to be released later with the assistance from tugboats. Officals are conducting an investigation into the incident.
