Discover the Tirranna: Ratings & Maritime News

In the early hours of April 27, 2021, the cargo ship 'Tirranna' experienced a grounding incident while navigating through Cape Charles Anchorage in the Chesapeake Bay around 3:30 a.m. The vessel was on a southbound journey from Baltimore, Maryland, to Savannah, Georgia. Swiftly responding to the situation, the U.S. Coast Guard deployed a 29-foot Response Boat-Small from Station Cape Charles for an initial on-site assessment. Additionally, an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Elizabeth City performed an aerial survey of the area. Fortunately, no significant damage or pollution was detected during the evaluations. Approximately three hours later, the 'Tirranna' was successfully refloated and anchored safely at coordinates 37° 5.40' N 076° 7.20' W. Coast Guard members from Sector Virginia continued with the oversight and condition assessment of the vessel, while investigations into the cause of the grounding are currently underway. Remarkably, there have been no reported injuries, pollution incidents, or damages linked to this grounding event.