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John J. Boland

John J. Boland

John J. Boland

On the morning of October 10, the 207 meter long, 33438 dwt self-unloader bulk carrier John J. Boland (IMO: 7318901) became disabled on Lake St. Clair near the entrance to the Detroit River. The John J. Boland was headed to Toledo from Sault Ste. Marie when it suffered engine problems. The bulk carrier dropped anchor until tugs could be sent to assist.  The tugs, 19 meter long Minnesota (MMSI: 368343820) and 18 meter long Ohio (MMSI: 368067780), arrived on site a short time later and took the bulk carrier under tow. The vessels proceeded downbound to Detroit. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

Sunnanvik

Sunnanvik

Sunnanvik
Photo: fox8.com

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.

 

Ed McLaughlin

Ed McLaughlin

Ed McLaughlin
Photo: coastguardnews.com

The 18 meter long, 83 gt towboat Ed McLaughlin capsized and sank on the Ohio River near Cheshire, Ohio. The towboat was near mile marker 259 when it lost stability and capsized.  All three crewmen on board the Ed McLaughlin were able to abandon ship before the towboat sank.  The crew were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.  The Coast Guard reports the Ed McLaughlin had some 4900 gallons of diesel fuel on board at the time of the sinking.  A response team was on scene and is monitoring the situation.  A light sheen has been spotted in the river suggesting some fuel has leaked from the Ed McLaughlin.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.