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Austin C. Settoon

Austin C. Settoon

Austin C. Settoon
Photo: wvah.com

The 30 meter long towboat Austin C. Settoon allided with Racine Locks and Dam on the Ohio River near Meigs County, Ohio. The Austin C. Settoon was proceeding with three barges loaded with heating oil when one barge broke free at the lock chamber.  The towboat and the remaining two barges were pulled by the current and pushed up against the dam.

No reports of injuries and no reports of damage to the vessel or dam.  All three barges remain intact and no pollution was released. The Austin C. Settoon and barges will be pull free when the river level recedes the following day.

 

Robert T Knuehl

Robert T Knuehl

Robert T Knuehl
Photo: wtrf.com

On May 13, the 53 foot long, 85 gt towboat Robert T. Knuehl caught fire on the Ohio River off Bellaire, Ohio. The Robert T. Knuehl was pushing several barges when a fire broke out in the engine room. The crew was able to contain the blaze, but several crew on board suffered smoke inhalation. Two crew were later taken to a local hospital. No reports of pollution released.

Lake Erie Ice

Lake Erie Ice

Arthur M Anderson
Photo: Canadian Coast Guard

The 234 meter long self-unloading bulk carrier Arthur M. Anderson became stuck in ice on Lake Erie off Conneaut, Ohio. The Arthur M. Anderson had been trapped in ice that was 5 to 10 feet thick just outside the harbor as the vessel attempted to return to its winter layup in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

Bristol Bay
Photo: Canadian Coast Guard

 

The 140 foot long United States Coast Guard Cutter Bristol Bay was beset by ice nearby. The Bristol Bay was outside Ashtabula attempting to reach Cleveland to refuel and provision the cutter before heading to help the Anderson. However, the cutter spent several days battling the ice and found itself running low on food. A helicopter was dispatched to drop food to the cutter.

Griffon
Photo: Canadian Coast Guard

The 234 foot long Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Griffon was requested to assist both vessels. Stationed in Prescott, Ontario, the Griffon was asked to proceed to help free the Bristol Bay and clear a path to Cleveland.  Afterwards, the Griffon was to continue to break a path to Conneaut to free the Arthur M. Anderson.