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Invincible and Mckee Sons

Invincible and Mckee Sons

photo: USCG

The integrated tug Invincible and barge McKee Sons went aground on Lake Michigan just outside the breakwall at Manistee, Michigan.  The vessel suffered damaged to its a shaft and suffered water ingress into the engine room.   The vessel requested assistance and was supplied de-watering pumps by the Coast Guard.   The vessel was later freed by tugs and proceeded to Sturgeon Bay where a diver will conduct an inspection.   There were no reported injuries, but there was small amount of oil pollution released.  Reports state the navigation channel has not been dredged since 2010 and silting most likely led to the grounding.   The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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MV Legacy

MV Legacy

 

Photo credit Ginny and Richard from Bridges Cay

 

The ferry M/V Legacy went aground on a reef on Cherokee Sound near Lynyard Cay, Abaco.  Reports state the Legacy was struck by a large wave which pushed the vessel onto the reef.  The vessel began to take on water and the crew sent out a distress call.  Personnel from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association and U.S. Navy rescued all 18 persons aboard the M/V Legacy.  No reports of injuries.  Reports are unclear if the vessel will able to be salvaged or has broken up on the reef.  The M/V Legacy routinely carries supplies to Abaco from Nassau.

Correction:  The M/V Legacy is a ro-ro ferry not an articulated tug and barge.  Thanks to the site: The Abaco Scientist

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