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Robert S. Pierson

Robert S. Pierson

Robert S. Pierson

On October 13, the192 meter long, 20,236 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier Robert S. Pierson (IMO: 7366403) became disabled on Whitefish Bay near Gros Cap Bluffs, Ontario.  The Robert S. Pierson had departed from the Algoma Steel docks at the Soo bound for Two Harbors.  As it passed the Gros Cap Reefs Beacon, the self-unloader lost its rudder. The vessel contacted authorities and the vessel was taken under tow to the shelter of nearby Goulais Bay.  The bulk carrier remained at anchor for several days until it proceeded with the assistance of the tugboat Avenger IV.

The vessels proceeded to Superior, Wisconsin where the Robert S. Pierson will undergo repair. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Luther

Luther

Luther
Photo: USCG

On the afternoon of October 18, 2024 the 31.7 meter long, 158 gt tugboat Luther (IMO: 7427477) became disabled on the Pacific Ocean 10 miles off La Push, Washington. The Luther was towing a concrete barge when it suffered steering failure while in strong winds and waves.  The tugboat suffered water ingress as it drifted towards the shore.  Unable to fix the steering, the Luther contacted the Coast Guard requesting assistance.

The Coast Guard dispatched a 47-foot motor lifeboat and an emergency tug along with aircraft from the Air Station from Astoria, Washington.  The Coast Guard arrived on scene and found the Luther still afloat with the barge nearby, but the towline between the vessels had been disconnected. While setting up a towline to the Luther with the emergency tug, the barge nearly collided with the vessels prompting the Coast Guard to transfer the 5 crew of the Luther to another lifeboat.  The Coast Guard dispatched additional vessels which secured a towline to the Luther along with the concrete barge.  All the vessels proceeded to a safe harbor.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Blue Ciment 1

Blue Ciment 1

Blue Ciment 1
Photo: KEGM

On October 15, the 134 meter long, 13,045 dwt cement carrier Blue Ciment 1 (IMO: 9372640) ran aground on the Bosporus near Anadolu Hisarı, Turkey.  The Blue Ciment 1 was en route to Zonguldak from Brevik when it suffered engine failure on the Bosporus. The cement carrier went adrift in the current until it ran aground. Authorities dispatched two tugs which were able to pull the Blue Ciment 1 free. The vessels proceeded to an anchorage in the Black Sea where the Blue Ciment 1 will undergo repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.