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Federal Yoshino

Federal Yoshino

Federal Yoshino

On December 8, the 190 meter long, 32845 dwt bulk carrier Federal Yoshino (IMO: 9218416) suffered damage on Lake Superior at Thunder Bay, Ontario. The bulk carrier was attempting to depart from its berth when it’s rudder struck the dock. Damage to the rudder was significant and the Federal Yoshino had to be towed to a nearby terminal where it will have its cargo transferred to the 200 meter long, 34763 dwt bulk carrier Federal Michigan (IMO: 9975416). No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Federal Michigan

Tim S. Dool

Tim S. Dool

Tim S. Dool
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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.

 

Robert S. Pierson

Robert S. Pierson

Robert S. Pierson

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.