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Day: November 7, 2025

Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin

Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin

Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin
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On November 8, the 222 meter long, 31585 dwt self-unloader bulk carrier Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin (IMO: 7324405) ran aground on the Detroit River off Detroit, Michigan. The Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin was headed to Quebec City when it stranded in the river. The cause of the grounding had not been disclosed by authorities. The United States Coast Guard did state there were no injuries and no pollution released.

Multiple tugs were dispatched to free the bulk carrier, but poor visibility delayed refloating efforts until the following morning.

Volharding 17

Volharding 17

Volharding 17
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On the morning of November 7, the 86 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Volharding 17 (MMSI: 244602504) allided on the Van Starkenborgh Canal near Dorkwerd, Netherlands. The Volharding 17  was headed to Waalhaven from Delfzijl when it struck the Drokwerder bridge. Both the bow of the tanker-barge and the bridge span was damaged.  Authorities have closed the bridge to road traffic.  The Volharding 17 was able proceed to a nearby mooring. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Volharding 17
Photo: rtvnoord.nl

Authorities have stated that weather conditions may have been a factor in the incident.  The area had been enveloped in dense fog prior to the allision. Reports stated the bridge was also only partially open at the time. Local news state that bridge strikes are quite common as there have been 40 strikes over the last 25 years.