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Maccoa

Maccoa

Maccoa
Photo: Facebook/Michael Rodaway

On the early morning hours of December 24, the 185 meter long, 30898 dwt bulk carrier Maccoa (IMO: 9413913) ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Ile Marie and Vercheres, Quebec, Canada. The Maccoa departed from Montreal on December 23 bound for Waterford, Ireland when it suffered a power blackout and drifted out of the shipping lane. The Canadian Coast Guard was alerted and found the vessel in stable condition. There were no reports of damage or water ingress.  The Coast Guard delivered generators and supplies to the bulk carrier while a survey was conducted for a salvage plan.

The crew was able to restore power on the night of December 24, but the Maccoa will not be re-floated due to the holidays. No reports of injuries to the 20 crew on board.

The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Tender Aground

Tender Aground

Tender
Photo: cruiseradio.net

On December 18, a tender vessel transporting 30 passengers ran aground in the Southern Ocean just offshore of Kangaroo Island, South Australia. The tender was transporting 30 passengers from the cruise ship Crown Princess to the island when it experienced engine problems. The tender went adrift and ran aground a short distance off Penneshaw beach. No reports of damage or pollution released.

All the passengers on board would disembark and wade through the shallow waters to shore.  No reports of injuries. Reports state a local company was able pull the tender free and tow it back to the cruise ship.

Tim S Dool Update

Tim S Dool Update

Tim S. Dool
Photo: ctvnews.ca / Charles Marcoux

On the morning of December 16, the 223 meter long bulk carrier Tim S. Dool (IMO: 6800919) was refloated on the St. Lawrence River. The Tim S. Dool proceeded to Wilson Hill, New York where it went under a full inspection. Reports state the Tim S. Dool was allowed to proceed and locked through the Eisenhower Locks on December 17.

The bulk carrier had been aground since November 23 when it stranded on the Crysler Island Shoal.  Initial attempts to refloat the vessel using tugs were not successful as the vessel was full aground from stem to stern.  The vessel would required to be lightered of its cargo of wheat be completed before any additional refloating attempts could be made. Reports state the lightering was completed by December 12th. Authorities have stated there was no environmental pollution from the incident.