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Arthur J and Madison

Arthur J and Madison

photo: USCG

The 110 foot long dredging barge Arthur J. sank on Lake Huron near the entrance to the St. Clair River at Lakeport State Beach , Michigan.  The Arthur J. was being pushed by the 38 foot long tug Madison when it encountered a storm with 15 to 20 knot winds and heavy rain.   The Madison capsized in the storm while the Arthur J. sank.  No reports of injuries and the crew were all rescued.  An oil spill was spotted around both vessels.  Reports state that some 300 gallons on the tug and 1,500 gallons on the barge.  The Coast Guard deployed some 1400 feet of boom to contain the spill, but some oil has washed ashore.   The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Aground on St. Marys River

Aground on St. Marys River

A 48 foot fishing vessel went aground on the St. Mary’s River off Neebish Island, Michigan.   The crew contacted the Coast Guard who  launched rescue vessels to the scene.   The station’s smaller craft was able to safely rescue the two crew off the fishing vessel and bring them back to shore.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.   The owners of the vessel have arranged for salvage.

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Manitowoc Aground

Manitowoc Aground

The 630 foot, 19335 dwt self-unloading freighter Manitowoc went aground on Lake Michigan off the breakwater piers of the St. Joseph River, Michigan.   The Manitowoc was attempting to enter the twin harbors of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor with a cargo of 12,500 tons of limestone when it struck shallow waters.   A sounding showed the water level was at 18 feet with the freighter requiring 18.9 feet.   The channel depth was to be maintained at a depth of 21 feet, but dredging maintenance has not been funded for many smaller ports in the Great Lakes.  The Manitowoc was able to free itself and was able to proceed after an inspection.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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