Grounded bulker in St. Lawrence Seaway now refloated

Capt. John

After the Canadian-flagged self discharging bulk carrier ‘RT Honorable Paul Martin’ ran aground on the American side of the St. Lawrence Seaway, on 6 October, it has now been refloated and anchored outside of the port of Johnstown, Ontario. The ship is now waiting for repairs.

The 740-foot  motor vessel ran aground while transiting downbound the St. Lawrence River en route to Quebec City.

The vessel was carrying a load of iron ore at the time, the US Coast Guard added.

There was some water intake...

https://safety4sea.com/grounded-bulker-in-st-lawrence-seaway-now-refloated/

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