- The 608-foot container ship Genco Auvergne ran aground in the Columbia River near Skamokawa Vista Park, Washington, Oct. 1, 2020.
- The vessel was re-floated at high tide with the aid of three tugboats: Carolyn Dorothy, Samantha S., and Willamette. U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Sector Columbia River.
Ship runs aground, re-floats at high tide, writes Diana Zimmerman for the Wahkiakum Country Eagle.
What happened?
The ship was reported to be carrying grain and approximately 616,644 gallons of fuel oil. The captain said there had been no injuries or pollution, according to the statement by USCG.
Rescue operations
Three tugboats, the Carolyn Dorothy, Samantha S. and Willamette, responded, and a marine inspector was dispatched from the Sector Columbia River of the USCG.
A Columbia River Bar Pilot was on board the Genco Auvergne and coordinating traffic in the area.
The ship was re-floated during high tide, and at 2:20 p.m. it continued traveling upriver to Longview.
Latest update
At 12:50 a.m. last Thursday, the US Coast Guard was informed that a 608 foot container ship, the Genco Auvergne, had run soft aground in the Columbia River near Skamokawa Vista Park after a loss of main engine propulsion.
Vessel details
The vessel GENCO AUVERGNE (IMO: 9557123, MMSI 538002570) is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 (11 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Marshall Islands.
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Source: Wahkiakum Country Eagle
