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Robert S. Pierson

November 28, 2025 | Grounding

On the evening of November 26, the 192 meter long, 20236 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier Robert S. Pierson (IMO: 7366403) ran aground on the Detroit River south of Belle Isle along the shoreline of William Milliken State Park, Michigan. The Robert S. Pierson departed from Windsor, Ontario with 18,000 tons of stone bound for Lorain, Ohio when it stranded in the mud some 30 feet off the shoreline.

The United States Coast Guard was alerted and 2 tugboats were dispatched to help free the bulk carrier. The tugs would work through the night and was able to free the Robert S. Pierson the following morning.

The vessels then proceeded to Windsor where it would be inspected. There were no reports of injuries or pollution released. The cause of the grounding was not disclosed.

Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin

November 7, 2025 | Grounding

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.

Royal Evolution

October 28, 2025 | Grounding

On October 24, the 40 meter long passenger ship Royal Evolution (IMO: 9391191) ran aground in the Red Sea on Adu Dabab Four Reef. Reports state the vessel’s keel struck the reef and went firmly aground. The passengers and crew remained on board initially as conditions were calm and the vessel was in no danger of sinking. However, as the tide ebbed, the passengers were safely evacuated and taken ashore. No reports of injuries.

Reports state the Royal Evolution suffered hull damage with fuel tanks ruptured. Diesel fuel had leaked into the lower decks of the vessel. Initial attempts to pull the Royal Evolution off the reef failed. The Royal Evolution would remain on the reef for several days before it was refloated on the morning of October 27. The Royal Evolution would proceed to Port Safaga for repairs.

Egyptian authorities did not disclose if any diesel fuel pollution had been released into the sea. No details if the reef sustained damage from the grounding.

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