Update: UASC Boxship Refloated after Grounding off Malaysia

The containership UMM Salal which ran aground off Malaysian Port Klang on April 6 was successfully refloated on April 7, United Arab Shipping Company (UASC), the vessel’s owner, told World Maritime News in a statement.

Caledonian Sky Refloated after Grounding on Indonesian Reef

Expedition vessel MS Caledonian Sky has been refloated after it ran aground on a reef off Indonesia on March 4, the ship’s owner, the UK-based cruise company Noble Caledonia, informed.

Cargo Ship Grounds off Ecuador

General cargo ship Isla Bartolomé ran aground Thursday on a sandbar at the coast of Puna Island in Ecuador while en route to Galapagos Island and listed on its side partially sinking.

Video: Tide Carrier Towed to Safety after almost Grounding off Norway

Stricken barge carrier Tide Carrier that dragged anchor on Wednesday south of Bergen, Norway has been towed to safety on Thursday morning.

Grounded Tanker Towed to Sydney

Arca 1, a bunkering tanker, was refloated one week after running aground north of Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, on January 8, according to the Canadian Chamber of Shipping.

VIDEO: Gustav Maersk Refloated after Grounding off Italy

The 9,038 TEU container vessel Gustav Maersk was refloated after it ran aground in the Messina Strait, Italy in the early morning hours on January 10, Maersk Line’s spokesperson informed.

Bunkering Tanker Grounds off Nova Scotia, Crew Evacuated

Six crewmembers were evacuated from the 1,317 dwt bunkering tanker Arca 1 after the vessel grounded at a rocky shallow off the coast of Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.