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Seba M

Seba M

The 130 meter long, 11680 dwt freighter Seba M went aground in the Azov Sea port of Mariupol, Ukraine.  The Seba M was entering the port and was pushed out of the navigation channel by ice.   The port tug was requested, but was unable to refloat the Seba M.  An ice breaker was dispatched but was not able to get close to the freighter due to the shallow water.  A towline was taken from the Seba M to the icebreaker and later pulled the freighter free.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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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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