On March 28, 2024, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes responded to a marine casualty along the Munuscong Lake section of the St. Marys River in Michigan.
At approximately 1 a.m., the American Mariner, a 714-foot bulk cargo ship, suffered a marine casualty and struck the Mud Lake Junction Light with their bow.
The vessel, which was not carrying cargo at the time of the incident, reported there were no injuries on board.
Following the collision, the vessel anchored and reported that no pollution was caused by the incident.
Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes responded with boats from Station Sault Ste. Marie, a helicopter from Air Station Traverse City and the Coast Guard Cutter Katmai Bay, homeported in Sault Ste. Marie. Canadian Coast Guard Ship SAMUEL RISELY provided support during the incident.
The Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service closed the St. Marys River from Nine Mile Point to Point Aux Frenes until the vessel could be safely moved from the channel.
USCG personnel provided updates on social media as the vessel inspection progressed prior to re-opening the channel.
On the afternoon of 3/29/24, Marinetraffic.com indicated the vessel was once again underway.
According to International Maritime Organization, M/V AMERICAN MARINER (IMO 7812567) is a self discharging bulk carrier owned by American Steamship Company.
According to U.S. Coast Pilot 6, Munuscong Lake is a widening in St. Marys River from Point aux Frenes upstream to Neebish Island.
sources: Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes, International Maritime Organization
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