The 223 meter long bulk carrier John B. Aird ran aground on St. Lawrence River near Morrisburg, Ontario. The bulk carrier had run on to Doran Shoal sustaining some hull damage on the starboard side amidships. Divers were requested and some underwater repair work was conducted. No reports of injuries or pollution released. A tug was requested to help refloat the vessel. The John B. Aird was en route to Sept Iles with a cargo of slag.
The 190 meter long, 32594 dwt bulk carrier Federal Katsura ran aground on the St. Marys River near Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The Federal Katsura was arriving from Sarina, Ontario with a cargo of steel when it grounded in the river. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Federal Katsura was refloated and berthed at a nearby dock to unload its cargo. Canadian Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the incident.
The 225 meter long, 38960 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier Atlantic Erie ran aground on Lake Erie near Port Colborne, Ontario. The vessel was approaching Port Colborne when it veered out of the navigation channel and ran into shallow water. The vessel’s bow was holed allowing water ingress into the forepeak. No reports of injuries or pollution released. A tug was dispatched to the scene, but no reports when refloating operations will begin. Canadian authorities have dispatched a team to the scene to start investigating the incident.