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Buffalo

Buffalo

Photo: Port Huron Times Herald

The 194 meter long bulk freighter Buffalo went aground on Lake Huron near Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.  The Buffalo was en route to Cleveland with a cargo of iron ore pellets when it suffered a malfunction with its propulsion system.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.   Two tugs were dispatched to the scene to help refloat the bulk carrier.   The Unites States and Canadian Coast Guard were on scene monitoring the situation.  Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Baltic Stream

Baltic Stream

The 144 meter long, 12570 dwt reefer Baltic Stream went aground on the Elbe River near Drochtersen, Germany.  The reefer had suffered engine failure allowing the vessel to run aground.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The vessel requested assistance  with two tugs responding to the scene.  No further details reported.

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Michelle D

Michelle D

Photo: USCG

The 45 foot long fishing vessel Michelle D ran aground on the Skipanon River near Warrenton, Oregon.   The fishing vessel had suffered steering failure after a malfunction causing the Michelle D to veer off course striking with pillings before running aground.  All three crew members on board were uninjured.  The crew went ashore during low tide.  The Coast Guard dispatched a motor lifeboat to the scene.  The fishing vessel remained fast in the mud, but no damage was reported.   The owners of the vessel have arranged salvage.   No pollution reported, but the Michelle D had some 400 gallons of diesel fuel on board at the time of the incident.

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