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Harvest Spirit

Harvest Spirit

Harvest Spirit
Photo: sooleader.com

On the evening of January 12, the 152 meter long, 16736 dwt bulk carrier Harvest Spirit (IMO: 9655951) ran aground on the St. Marys River off Neebish Island, Michigan. The Harvest Spirit was en route from Thunder Bay to Windsor with a cargo of canola when it suffered mechanical failure and power failure. The bulker carrier continued to drift until it went aground on the sandy bottom. The river current eventually swung the Harvest Spirit stern around and freed the vessel a few hours later. The 31 meter long tug Wilfred M. Cohen (IMO: 7629271) arrived on scene and assisted the Harvest Spirit to turn around and continue on its voyage down river.  The vessel would proceed under its own power to Mud Lake where it dropped anchor.

No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Bide-A-Wee

Bide-A-Wee

Bide-A-Wee
Photo: dvidshub.net

On June 8, the 20 meter long passenger vessel Bide-A-Wee ran aground on the Canadian side of St. Marys River. The Bide-A-Wee loaded with passengers was in the middle of a tour of the Soo Locks when it struck bottom on the northern side of the river. The vessel contacted authorities that there were no injuries and the vessel was stable. Taking a cautious approach, a response boat from the United States Coast Guard arrived on scene and assisted in transferring passengers to the ferry Hiawatha.  After the passengers were safely transferred, the Bide-A-Wee was refloated under its own power assisted by a tug.  No reports of damage or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

PML2501

PML2501

PML2501
Photo: uscg

On June 10, the 302 foot long barge PML2501 ran aground on the St. Marys River near Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The barge was being towed by the 132 foot long tugboat Anglian Lady bound for Burns Harbor, Indiana with 3622 tons of coal tar and 6000 gallons of diesel fuel when it struck bottom off Sweets Point. The barge sustained hull damage and suffered water ingress in a ballast tank. The Coast Guard was alerted and found there was no pollution being released from the PML2501. A safety zone was established around the barge while a salvage plan is being developed. No reports of injuries. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.