Incident Photos: Bulk Carrier Listing After Grounding in Columbia River
A 623-foot bulk service was broken beneath the water line after working aground on the Columbia River close to Cathlamet, Washington early Monday morning.
The U.S. Coast Guard is monitoring for air pollution from the Panamanian-flagged Sparna, which is anchored however itemizing to port after taking over water in “void spaces”. The ship’s gasoline tanks weren’t broken within the incident.
Reports say that up to now no air pollution has been noticed from the vessel up to now.
The Coast Guard mentioned Monday that the ship sustained injury beneath the water line after working aground whereas headed west on the Columbia River with a full load of grain.
As of Tuesday, the Sparna remained at anchor and was sustaining place with the help of two tugs.
Local reviews have mentioned {that a} pilot was onboard when the grounding occurred.