Massive cargo ship runs aground in US
A 33,044-ton cargo ship ran aground Wednesday in the Delaware River near the Burlington-Bristol Bridge, between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, a 600-foot bulk carrier, Agia Irini, was headed southbound when it reportedly lost propulsion and ran aground around 2 p.m. Officials said a 65-foot Coast Guard cutter responded and the ship was refloated. They said the ship was taken to the Mantua Creek Anchorage Port Facility in Paulsboro, Gloucester County where it will anchor for the investigation. The ship will be on administrative hold, either anchored or docked, while the incident is investigated. No injuries or pollution were reported after the incident. Agia Irini is heading from Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia.
Bulk Carrier Runs Aground in Delaware River (Link to Video)
Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay is investigating a ship aground in the Delaware River near the Burlington Bristol Bridge, which connects Burlington, NJ and Bristol Township, PA. The Liberian-flagged 600-foot bulk carrier, Agia Irini, was headed southbound when it reportedly lost propulsion and ran aground at approximately 2 p.m. Philadelphia's ABC affiliate has video of the grounding. No injuries or pollution were reported following the incident. The crew of the 65-foot Coast Guard Cutter Cleat responded to the scene to investigate. The ship was refloated and is en route to safe anchorage for further Coast Guard investigation.
