Last night, strong winds and violent seas sent the cargo vessel "Marielle Bolten" (out of New Zealand) into rocks just off the coast at Costambar (which is just west of Puerto Plata). I watched the Marina de Guerra approach the ship, then return to Puerto Plata. The ship appears to be solidly grounded at this time (7pm, Monday evening). Let us all hope that salvage is possible without a very nasty spill of diesel fuel which might be disasterous. I will try to learn more tomorrow. Canadian Bob