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CSL Niagara

CSL Niagara

CSL Niagara
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On April 9, the 222.5 meter long, 33402 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier CSL Niagara (IMO: 7128423) allided on the St. Lawrence River near Beauharnois, Quebec. The CSL Niagara was headed from Montreal, Quebec to Superior, Wisconsin when it’s bow struck the lock wall. The port bow sustained a large hole resulting in water ingress.

Reports state the bulk carrier remained afloat and was able to proceed under its owner power to Montreal. The vessel will undergo repairs while authorities conduct an investigation into the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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.

Mississagi

Mississagi

Mississagi
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On March 28, the 189 meter long, 15787 dwt self-unloader bulk carrier Mississagi sustained damage in Whitefish Bay, Lake Superior. The Mississagi was proceeding towards the Soo Locks when it struck ice and tore a hole in the vessel’s bow. The crew was able to make temporary a patch and the vessel continued on its voyage to Monroe for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Mississagi was en route in ballast to Toledo for a cargo of coal.