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Robert S. Pierson

Robert S. Pierson

Robert S. Pierson
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On the evening of November 26, the 192 meter long, 20236 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier Robert S. Pierson (IMO: 7366403) ran aground on the Detroit River south of Belle Isle along the shoreline of William Milliken State Park, Michigan. The Robert S. Pierson departed from Windsor, Ontario with 18,000 tons of stone bound for Lorain, Ohio when it stranded in the mud some 30 feet off the shoreline.

The United States Coast Guard was alerted and 2 tugboats were dispatched to help free the bulk carrier.  The tugs would work through the night and was able to free the Robert S. Pierson the following morning.

The vessels then proceeded to Windsor where it would be inspected.  There were no reports of injuries or pollution released. The cause of the grounding was not disclosed.

 

 

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.

Badger

Badger

Badger
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On the morning of September 17, the 120 meter long, 2299 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry SS Badger (IMO: 5033583) allided on Lake Michigan at Ludington, Michigan. The Badger had completed a voyage from Manitowoc, Wisconsin across Lake Michigan and entered Ludington harbor. As the ferry maneuvered to its berth, the vessel’s sea gate struck the moored 125 meter long, 3084 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry SS Spartan (IMO: 5336387). There were no injuries to crew or passengers on board, but the sea gate had sustained damage.

The Badger was taken out of service for inspection and necessary repairs. Reports state the Badger resumed service on the morning of September 18.