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Sunnanvik

Sunnanvik

Sunnanvik
Photo: fox8.com

Just after midnight on June 20, the 124 meter long, 9060 dwt cement carrier Sunnanvik (IMO: 7633375) allided with the boardwalk on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio. The Sunnanvik was loaded with 3500 tons of cement dust was maneuvering to the Ontario Stone Company dock located on the west bank when it struck the boardwalk on the east bank. The cement carrier was wedge tight between the east and west banks blocking river traffic.

Tugs were dispatched and were able to pull the Sunnanvik free a few hours later. The United States Coast Guard stated there were no injuries from the incident. The extent of damage and cost of repairs to the boardwalk have not yet been released. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

See Coast Guard Press Release.

 

Hon. James L. Oberstar

Hon. James L. Oberstar

Hon. James L. Oberstar
Photo: USCG

On the afternoon of June 8, the 246 meter long, 31204 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier Hon. James L. Oberstar (IMO: 5322518) ran aground on the St. Marys River in the East Neebish Channel off Neebish Island, Michigan. The Hon. James L. Oberstar was proceeding with limestone when it reported striking the bottom.  The bulk carrier sustained some hull damage, but there were no injuries or pollution released.

The Hon. James L. Oberstar was allowed to procced to a nearby anchorage. The Coast Guard dispatched vessels to the site and deployed pollution containment equipment around the stern of the bulk carrier.  On June 11, the 234 meter long bulk carrier Kaye E. Barker (IMO: 5097450) arrived on site to allow transfer of the limestone cargo. After the transfer is completed, the Hon. James L. Oberstar will proceed for repairs.

 

Seahorse Update

Seahorse Update

Seahorse
Photo: youtube.com

June 11 Update

The United States Coast Guard states the 30 foot fishing vessel Seahorse was discovered sunk in Cape Cod Bay in 25 feet of water near Billingsgate Shoal off Wellfleet, Massachusetts. The Seahorse was discovered by a recreational fisherman who was dragging fishing gear during low tide.  The Coast Guard dispatched the cutter William Sparling to the site. Divers were able to identify the fishing vessel and found two bodies within the vessel.  Divers recovered the bodies and authorities have contacted their families.

The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. They are looking into when and why the vessel sank. The Coast Guard plans to begin salvage operations and recover the fishing vessel.

Some information about the vessel has been released to the media. A family member stated the Seahorse was fishing in an area not typical for it. A report with a person familiar with the vessel stated the Seahorse could be “tender” to rolling.  Another report stated the Seahorse was mechanically sound after being inspected by a mechanic.  There have been no statements if the Seahorse was equipped with a EPIRB or why there was no distress call made before the vessel sank.