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Harvest Spirit

Harvest Spirit

Harvest Spirit
Photo: sooleader.com

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.

Paul R. Tregurtha

Paul R. Tregurtha

The 308 meter long, 69172 dwt bulk freighter Paul R. Tregurtha went aground on St. Mary’s River near Neebish Island.   The freighter was proceeding downbound with 62,000 tons of coal when it grounded at the bow.   After the bow struck the Paul R. Tregurtha swung around until the vessel’s stern was hard aground with the span of the vessel blocking the navigation channel.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   Reports state there was some damage, but no details provided.  The Coast Guard dispatched personnel to the scene to assess the extent of any structural damage to the vessel.  The Coast Guard and the vessel’s owner are coordinating refloating efforts.

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