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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.

 

Heemskerkgracht

Heemskerkgracht

Heemskerkgracht
Photo: Canada Coast Guard

On August 22, the 138 meter long, 12,678 dwt cargo vessel Heemskerkgracht (IMO: 9443669) went aground on the St. Lawrence River off Montreal and Kahnawake, Quebec. The Heemskerkgracht was loaded with scrap metal en route to Huelva, Spain when it suffered engine failure and a power blackout.  The cargo vessel went adrift and eventually ran aground by the stern. All traffic halted as the Heemskerkgracht was positioned at a 45 degree angle across the navigation channel resulting in some 14 vessels were forced to drop anchor.

Heemskerkgracht
Photo: Canada Coast Guard

The Canadian Coast Guard inspected the Heemskerkgracht and found there was no water ingress or pollution released. On August 24, the tugs Ocean Pierre Julien and Ocean Intrepide were dispatched and pulled the Heemskerkgracht free.  The cargo vessel was later towed to a dock for inspection.  No reports of injuries.