March 18, 2013, 10:30 pm
Photo: cbc.ca
The 56 meter long, 93 dwt oil recovery vessel Burrard Clean No. 9 went aground near the mouth of the Fraser River near Steveston, British Columbia. The Burrard Clean No. 9 struck an uncharted sandbar when it changed course to avoid collision with a ferry. No reports of injuires. The oil recovery vessel was able to refloat itself a short time later. No damage and no pollution was released. Reports state the Burrard Clean No. 9 safely proceeded to Vancouver.
Burrard Clean No. 9
February 28, 2013, 10:10 am
The 245 meter long, 40972 dwt container ship OOCL Belgium became stranded in ice in the Strait of Belle Isle off the Labrador coast of Canada. The container ship was en route to Europe from Montreal when it became stuck in thick ice. The vessel requested assistance with an icebreaker dispatched to the scene. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state that vessels usually take alternative routes as it is common to find the heavy ice in the area during this time of the year.
February 19, 2013, 2:59 pm
The 225 meter long, 37690 dwt bulk self-unloader freighter Baie St. Paul caught fire while berthed on the St. Lawrence River at Montreal, Quebec. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room. The crew were able to contain and extinguished the blaze quickly. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the fire started by some welding equipment.
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