On November 23, the 222.5 meter long, 28471 dwt bulk carrier Tim S. Dool (IMO: 6800919) ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Morrisburg, Ontario. The Tim S. Dool was headed for Quebec City loaded with grain when it stranded on the Crysler Island Shoal. The bow is firmly on the shoal and the bulk carrier developed a slight list to port. No reports of injuries.
Reports state the Tim S. Dool will be pulled free by tugs. The cause of the incident has not reported.
On October 13, the192 meter long, 20,236 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier Robert S. Pierson (IMO: 7366403) became disabled on Whitefish Bay near Gros Cap Bluffs, Ontario. The Robert S. Pierson had departed from the Algoma Steel docks at the Soo bound for Two Harbors. As it passed the Gros Cap Reefs Beacon, the self-unloader lost its rudder. The vessel contacted authorities and the vessel was taken under tow to the shelter of nearby Goulais Bay. The bulk carrier remained at anchor for several days until it proceeded with the assistance of the tugboat Avenger IV.
The vessels proceeded to Superior, Wisconsin where the Robert S. Pierson will undergo repair. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 144 meter long, 17095 dwt tanker Chem Norma ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Montreal, Quebec. The Chem Norma had departed from Montreal headed for Sarnia when it grounded near Morrisburg, Ontario. The tanker had suffered steering failure and grounded just outside the navigation channel. Authorities were contacted and inspected the vessel for damage. A survey found no water ingress or pollution released. Reports state the Chem Norma will be refloated assisted by tugs if necessary. No reports of injuries.
