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Lake Erie Ice

February 19, 2015 Paul Hancock

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.

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.

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.

Ohio River Ice

February 1, 2014 Paul Hancock

On January 28, the 90 foot long towboat Winnie C became stuck in the ice on the Ohio River near New Matamoras, Ohio. The Winnie C was pushing 15 coal barges when it became stranded mid-river in the ice after being stuck in the ice off Moundsville earlier the same day. Another towboat the 100 foot long Amber Brittany became stranded in the ice off Evansville, Indiana. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution. The Coast Guard reported that the ice continues to grow thicker as cold weather continues in the region. It is not uncommon for vessels to remain stranded until the ice thaws.

Proffitt: Ice returns to the Ohio River in Louisville (whas11.com)
Barge stuck on the Ohio River in Evansville since Wednesday morning (courierpress.com)
When the Ohio River froze over (blogs.courier-journal.com)

CSL Niagara

November 17, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 226 meter long, 34938 dwt self-unloading bulk freighter CSL Niagara went aground on Lake Erie near Sandusky, Ohio. The CSL Niagara had completed loading of 30,000 tons of coal when it grounded in the Moseley Channel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The CSL Niagara was later released the next day with the assistance of three tugs and favorable conditions. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

UPDATE: Coast Guard helps to safely unground vessel (uscgnews.com)

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