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Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin

Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin

Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin
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On November 8, the 222 meter long, 31585 dwt self-unloader bulk carrier Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin (IMO: 7324405) ran aground on the Detroit River off Detroit, Michigan. The Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin was headed to Quebec City when it stranded in the river. The cause of the grounding had not been disclosed by authorities. The United States Coast Guard did state there were no injuries and no pollution released.

Multiple tugs were dispatched to free the bulk carrier, but poor visibility delayed refloating efforts until the following morning.

Sunnanvik

Sunnanvik

Sunnanvik
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Just after midnight on June 20, the 124 meter long, 9060 dwt cement carrier Sunnanvik (IMO: 7633375) allided with the boardwalk on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio. The Sunnanvik was loaded with 3500 tons of cement dust was maneuvering to the Ontario Stone Company dock located on the west bank when it struck the boardwalk on the east bank. The cement carrier was wedge tight between the east and west banks blocking river traffic.

Tugs were dispatched and were able to pull the Sunnanvik free a few hours later. The United States Coast Guard stated there were no injuries from the incident. The extent of damage and cost of repairs to the boardwalk have not yet been released. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

See Coast Guard Press Release.

 

Harvest Spirit

Harvest Spirit

Harvest Spirit
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On the evening of January 12, the 152 meter long, 16736 dwt bulk carrier Harvest Spirit (IMO: 9655951) ran aground on the St. Marys River off Neebish Island, Michigan. The Harvest Spirit was en route from Thunder Bay to Windsor with a cargo of canola when it suffered mechanical failure and power failure. The bulker carrier continued to drift until it went aground on the sandy bottom. The river current eventually swung the Harvest Spirit stern around and freed the vessel a few hours later. The 31 meter long tug Wilfred M. Cohen (IMO: 7629271) arrived on scene and assisted the Harvest Spirit to turn around and continue on its voyage down river.  The vessel would proceed under its own power to Mud Lake where it dropped anchor.

No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.