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Tim S Dool Update

Tim S Dool Update

Tim S. Dool
Photo: ctvnews.ca / Charles Marcoux

On the morning of December 16, the 223 meter long bulk carrier Tim S. Dool (IMO: 6800919) was refloated on the St. Lawrence River. The Tim S. Dool proceeded to Wilson Hill, New York where it went under a full inspection. Reports state the Tim S. Dool was allowed to proceed and locked through the Eisenhower Locks on December 17.

The bulk carrier had been aground since November 23 when it stranded on the Crysler Island Shoal.  Initial attempts to refloat the vessel using tugs were not successful as the vessel was full aground from stem to stern.  The vessel would required to be lightered of its cargo of wheat be completed before any additional refloating attempts could be made. Reports state the lightering was completed by December 12th. Authorities have stated there was no environmental pollution from the incident.

Ojibway

Ojibway

Ojibway
Photo: nny360.com

On December 20, the 194 meter long, 18602 dwt bulk carrier Ojibway ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Lisbon, New York. The bulk carrier had run aground just above the Iroquois Lock near Sparrowhawk Point. All traffic near the scene was halted until the vessel could be freed later the same day. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Ojibway was built by Defoe Shipbuilding in Bay City, Michigan in 1952.

Seven Runaway Vessels

Seven Runaway Vessels

Captain JP III
Photo: wnyt.com

On January 25, seven vessels broke free from their moorings on the Hudson River near Albany, New York. Five barges, one tugboat and the 140 foot long passenger ship Captain JP III broke free after rains and warming weather caused the water level on the river to rise and released several ice jams.  Pulled downstream, the Captain JP III drifted until it struck the railroad bridge.  The passenger ship was too tall to pass under the bridge and became wedged under the span.  Many of the other vessels were able to pass under the bridge without mishap, but several did strike the bridge.

Multiple tugs were dispatched and were able to free the Captain JP III and recover the other unmanned tugboats and barges.  No reports of injuries.

Authorities report the bridge did sustain some minor damage, but the bridge should remain in operation.  The Captain JP III sustained significant hull damage to its stern.