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.
The 139 meter long, 12612 dwt freighter Sedna Desgagnes ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Prescott, Ontario. The vessel was en route to Chicago from Sorel, Quebec with a cargo of iron ore when it hard aground. No reports of injuries to any of the 18 crew members on board. Authorities report the Senda Desgagnes is hard aground listing slightly to starboard. Two tugs were dispatched to the scene, but were unable to refloat the freighter. When the vessel is refloated, it will be taken to Prescott where divers will conduct an inspection.
