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Maccoa

Maccoa

Maccoa
Photo: Facebook/Michael Rodaway

On the early morning hours of December 24, the 185 meter long, 30898 dwt bulk carrier Maccoa (IMO: 9413913) ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Ile Marie and Vercheres, Quebec, Canada. The Maccoa departed from Montreal on December 23 bound for Waterford, Ireland when it suffered a power blackout and drifted out of the shipping lane. The Canadian Coast Guard was alerted and found the vessel in stable condition. There were no reports of damage or water ingress.  The Coast Guard delivered generators and supplies to the bulk carrier while a survey was conducted for a salvage plan.

The crew was able to restore power on the night of December 24, but the Maccoa will not be re-floated due to the holidays. No reports of injuries to the 20 crew on board.

The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Tim S Dool Update

Tim S Dool Update

Tim S. Dool
Photo: ctvnews.ca / Charles Marcoux

On the morning of December 16, the 223 meter long bulk carrier Tim S. Dool (IMO: 6800919) was refloated on the St. Lawrence River. The Tim S. Dool proceeded to Wilson Hill, New York where it went under a full inspection. Reports state the Tim S. Dool was allowed to proceed and locked through the Eisenhower Locks on December 17.

The bulk carrier had been aground since November 23 when it stranded on the Crysler Island Shoal.  Initial attempts to refloat the vessel using tugs were not successful as the vessel was full aground from stem to stern.  The vessel would required to be lightered of its cargo of wheat be completed before any additional refloating attempts could be made. Reports state the lightering was completed by December 12th. Authorities have stated there was no environmental pollution from the incident.

Tim S. Dool

Tim S. Dool

Tim S. Dool
Photo: reddit.com

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.