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Tundra

Tundra

Tundra
Photo: cornwallseawaynews.com

The 185 meter long, 30892 dwt bulk carrier Tundra ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near South Lancaster, Ontario. The Tundra had veered a short distance out of the shipping channel and ran hard aground on a shoal. No reports of injuries. Traffic was halted on the seaway for a short time. The incident occurred just a few hours after the cruise ship Saint Laurent was refloated in a lock a short distance away in Massena. Authorities have deployed a team of investigators to assess the situation. Reports state that two tugs were to dispatched to the scene to help refloat the bulker.

Bear Cove Point

Bear Cove Point

Bear Cove Point
Photo: thechronicleherald.ca

On June 9, the 23 meter long, 197 dwt fishing vessel Bear Cove Point sank on the Georges Bank some 175 kilometers from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The vessel had sprung a leak in the propulsion system and requested assistance. Several nearby fishing vessels came to the assistance and tried to transfer pumps to the Bear Cove Point, but the flooding could not be stopped. The Bear Cove Point sank in 20 meters of water. All four crew on board the vessel were safely rescued.  No reports of injuries. Reports state the vessel was valued at $700,000 (Canadian). Authorities have dispatched a team to investigate the incident.

CWB Marquis

CWB Marquis

CWB Marquis
Photo: journaldemontreal.com

The 226 meter long bulk carrier CWB Marquis ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Beauharnois, Montérégie. The bulk carrier departed from Hamilton loaded with iron ore when it grounded near the locks after striking large block of ice. The CWB Marquis remained aground until later the same day when it was pulled free. The bulker proceeded to Melocheville for further inspection. The CWB Marquis was the first vessel to travel on the St. Lawrence Seaway of the 2015 season.