The 177 meter long, 33562 dwt bulk carrier Global Gold allided with a pier at Astoria, Oregon at around 12:50 a.m. local time on Friday (October 2).
Image: USCG
The Panama-flagged bulker Global Gold was arriving in port with its cargo of lumber when it struck the pier suffering a four foot long gash in the hull near the stern.
The impact also ruptured a fuel tank spilling over 1000 gallons of diesel into the water.
Image: Glenn / oregonlive.com
Authorities responded and placed booms around the bulk carrier while the vessel’s crew applied absorbent pads around the area impacted by the spill.
Image: ryhz travero
No reports of injuries. The Global Gold was detained in port until repairs could be completed.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
Source: oregonlive.com