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Manitoulin

Manitoulin

Manitoulin
Photo: wgrz.com

On the morning of January 22, the 660 foot long, 27550 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier Manitoulin (IMO: 8810918) became stranded in ice on Lake Erie just a short distance outside of Buffalo, New York. The Manitoulin had completed unloading a cargo of wheat on the Buffalo River and was heading out to Lake Erie bound for Sarnia, Ontario when it got stuck in ice.

The vessel requested assistance as it did not have enough room to break ice under its own power. The United States Coast Guard dispatched the 43 meter long tug Bristol Bay (IMO: 8635150) to assist freeing the bulk carrier.

No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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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