Company statement and updates

Delfzijl, September 22, 2025 - Managers Wagenborg report that two salvage vessels have arrived on scene to attend to its general cargo vessel Thamesborg, which remains aground in stable condition in the Franklin Strait off Prince of Wales Island, Canada.

Salvage experts have meanwhile developed a plan for the safe refloating of the ship in close conjunction with the Canadian Coast Guard, Transport Canada and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Ontario. Weather permitting, it is expected that the first part of the salvage operation will start over the course of this week with part of the cargo of Thamesborg being transshipped to one of the attending salvage vessels.

A Canadian Coast Guard vessel continues to provide assistance to Thamesborg and is monitoring the situation on site, including conducting ROV surveys. The latest inspections show that the fuel tanks and cargo holds of the ship remain intact. A third salvage vessel is currently underway to the location and will be joining for the last part of the salvage operation.

Thamesborg is a modern Ice-class vessel which was on its way from Asia to Baie Comeau on the East coast of Canada. The ship is carrying a cargo of carbon blocks. All crew aboard the Thamesborg are safe and in good condition.

Delfzijl, September 15, 2025 - Managers Wagenborg report that its general cargo vessel Thamesborg remains stable following its unexpected grounding in the Franklin Strait off Prince of Wales Island, Canada. Following this incident, the company immediately began formulating a plan for the safe and effective refloating of the ship in close cooperation with the Canadian Coast Guard, Transport Canada, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Ontario and salvage experts. Two Canadian Coast Guard vessels are currently providing assistance to Thamesborg and continue to monitor the situation on site.

All salvage efforts are dependent on the weather and some operations have had to be delayed due to inclement weather over the weekend. Meanwhile a salvage master and naval architect joined Thamesborg and the first salvage equipment and additional staff have arrived on site. Remaining salvage equipment and staff is underway to the site and expected to arrive within 7 days. We expect a salvage plan to be submitted later this week. Further inspections have again confirmed the fuel tanks and cargo holds of the ship remain intact. Some of the vessel’s ballast tanks have sustained damage as a result of the incident. 

Thamesborg is a modern Ice-class vessel which was on its way from Asia to Baie Comeau on the East coast of Canada. The ship is carrying a cargo of carbon blocks. All crew aboard the Thamesborg are safe and in a good condition.

Delfzijl, September 11, 2025 - Managers Wagenborg report that its general cargo vessel Thamesborg remains stable following its unexpected grounding in the Franklin Strait off Prince of Wales Island, Canada. The company continues to prioritise its plans for the safe and effective refloating of the ship with a salvage master and naval architect expected to join Thamesborg by the end of the week. Meanwhile salvage equipment and additional staff have been mobilised.

Two Canadian Coast Guard vessels are currently providing assistance to Thamesborg and continue to monitor the situation on site. Further inspections have again confirmed the fuel tanks and cargo holds of the ship are intact. Some of the vessel’s ballast tanks have sustained damage as a result of the incident.  All crew aboard the Thamesborg are safe and in a good condition.

Wagenborg would like to express its gratitude to the Canadian Coast Guard, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Ontario and all other relevant parties for their swift assistance following the events surrounding Thamesborg.

Thamesborg is a modern Ice-class vessel which was on its way from Asia to Baie Comeau on the East coast of Canada. The ship is carrying a cargo of carbon blocks.

Delfzijl, September 8, 2025 - Managers Wagenborg report that salvage experts are to arrive on site to attend to the general cargo vessel Thamesborg, which unexpectedly ran aground off Prince of Wales Island, Nunavut, Canada. The ship stranded on Saturday, September 6, while transiting Franklin Strait, with no injuries to the crew reported and no pollution resulting from the incident.

The fuel tanks of Thamesborg and its cargo holds are all intact. A first thorough assessment conducted by the crew of Thamesborg has shown damage to the hull and ballast tanks of the ship which is stable and aground. 

Immediately following the event all relevant authorities and parties have been informed. Two Canadian Coast Guard vessel are currently assisting on scene and in are contact with the Thamesborg crew and the salvage team who are formulating steps for the safe refloating of the vessel.

Thamesborg is a modern Ice-class vessel which was on its way from Asia to Baie Comeau on the East coast of Canada. The ship is carrying a cargo of carbon blocks for industrial use.

The exact cause of the incident is yet unknown with a full investigation into the exact circumstances leading to the grounding to follow.

Delfzijl, September 7, 2025 - Managers Wagenborg report that salvage assistance has been arranged for its managed general cargo vessel Thamesborg which ran aground off the coast of the Prince of Wales Island, Nunavut, Canada earlier this weekend. There are no injuries to crew and no pollution occurred as a result of the incident. Fuel tanks of the vessel and its cargo holds are all intact. Crew of Thamesborg are currently making a further assessment of potential damage to the ship which remains aground in a stable condition. 

Immediately following the event all relevant authorities and parties have been informed. A Coast Guard vessel has arrived at the scene. Salvage experts meanwhile are discussing further steps for the safe refloating of the vessel.

Thamesborg is a modern Ice-class vessel which was on its way from Asia to Baie Comeau on the East coast of Canada. The ship is carrying a shipment of carbon blocks for industrial use.

More information will follow once available.