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Miyama

Miyama

Miyama
Photo: USCG

The 728 foot long bulk carrier Miyama ran aground on the Columbia River near Welch Island, Oregon. The Miyama had departed from Longview bound for Korea when it lost power and drfited aground. The Coast Guard was contacted who dispatched a helicopter from Astoria.  No sign of damage or pollution was reported. The Miyama was later refloated a few hours later.