C/V Independent Spirit; Hopewell, Virginia

Hopewell, Virginia | 1999-May-27

Initial Notification: On May 27, 1999, the C/V Independendent Spirit notified MSO Hampton Roads that they had run aground on the mud bottom of the James River at a bend approximately 1.5 miles north of Hopewell, Virginia. The vessel was aground the full length of the port side. No pollution was observed and no sign of damage was detected after sounding all fuel tanks. On May 28, 1999, the vessel was refloated without incident with the assistance of three tugs and deballisting operations. The vessel proceeded to the Port of Hampton Roads where no damage to the vessel's bottom plates was reported. USCG district 5. Keyword: potential, double bottom.