BBC Cargo Ship Grounds But is Refloated in Newfoundland
A BBC Chartering freight ship briefly ran marooned in Bay Bulls, Newfoundland, Canada on Sunday, yet was swiftly refloated by the Canadian Coast Guard and also a business yank.
The Canadian Coast Guard verified using Twitter that its Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC) inSt John’s, Newfoundland and also Labrador was notified that the freight ship MV BBC Oregon had actually based in Bay Bulls nurture.
The Coast Guard developed an occurrence command message and also released an Environmental Response group to the website.
The vessel was ultimately refloated and also hauled to risk-free anchorage in the harbor by CCGS Edward Cornwallis and also the yank Beverley M.
“There were no injuries or pollution during the incident and we’ll continue to assess next steps regarding the vessel,” the Coast Guard created on Twitter.
AIS revealed the 138-meter-long BBC Oregon had actually gotten here from Houston, Texas on June 25. The ship is signed up in Antigua and also Barbuda.
CCGS Edward Cornwallis and also the yank Beverley M effectively hauled MV BBC Oregon off its basing place to a secure anchorage in the harbour. There were no injuries or contamination throughout the case and also we’ll remain to evaluate following actions pertaining to the vessel. pic.twitter.com/mLysRqFxlp
— Canadian Coast Guard (@CoastGuard CONTAINER) July 1, 2019