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Manistee

Manistee

The 678 foot long, 14350 dwt freighter Manistee became stuck in ice while proceeding in the Straits of Mackinac near the Mackinac Bridge.   The vessel contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched the cutter Biscayne Bay to the scene.  The cutter freed the Manistee and escorted the bulk carrier into Lake Huron.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.  The Coast Guard conducts ice-breaking on Lake Superior and Lake Michigan as part of Operation Taconite.   The Manistee proceeded safely on to its destination at Toledo, Ohio.

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Ferry Huron

Ferry Huron

Ferry Huron
Photo: Rich Lynd

The 90 foot long ferry Huron became stuck in ice off the harbor at Mackinaw Island, Michigan.  The ferry had departed St. Ignace with 68 passengers on a regular run when it became stuck in a field of brush ice.   The ferry contacted the Coast Guard for help.  They dispatched the cutter Biscayne Bay who freed the ferry and escorted it back to St. Ignace.  Reports state the ferry are not designed to operate in ice and can easily become stuck.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Cruiseship Strikes Ice

Cruiseship Strikes Ice

The Holland America cruise ship Westerdam struck ice while in Yakutat Bay, Alaksa.    The Westerdam was maneuvering in high winds through ice  near the Hubbard Glacier when it struck a “berg” that dented the hull 15 feet below the waterline.   However, the cruise ship’s hull was not punctured and no reports of  water ingress.  The Westerdam was able to continue to Sitka and will proceed to Ketchikan to undergo an underwater inspection.   The company reported that the damage was not significant enough to prevent the Westerdam to continue its schedule for the rest of the season.  The repairs will be made when the vessel’s next dry dock.    No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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