The Bermuda Islander ran into difficulties in the Delaware River yesterday, running aground near Salem City, New Jersey.

The Netherlands-flagged cargo vessel, which regularly carries goods to and from the Island, reportedly hit shallow water yesterday evening and became stuck after losing power.

A spokesman for Meyer Freight Ltd this afternoon said: “We can confirm reports that the Bermuda Islander lost power and propulsion briefly Monday night, likely as a result of water in the auxiliary fuel supply. Without power, the vessel grounded in a shallow area adjacent to the main shipping channel, where she remained until high tide this morning.

“The ship was successfully refloated and returned under her own power to the Salem pier where the United States Coast Guard and class surveyors are performing inspections. All going well, the Islander is expected to sail later today and arrive in Bermuda on Friday morning.”