On June 20, MV Sunnanvik, a 406-foot cement carrier, grounded on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio. The vessel allided with the boardwalk and blocked vessel traffic on the river along the East Bank of the Flats before being freed. … Continued
On Sunday, June 8th, 2025, the bulk carrier M/V Honorable James L. Oberstar suffered damage after grounding near Johnson’s Point east of Neebish Island on the St. Marys River. Personnel aboard the Hon. James L. Oberstar notified the Coast Guard … Continued
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, … Continued
In January, the Soo Locks officially closed for the 2023-2024 Great Lakes navigation season. The Philip R. Clarke was the last the last vessel through the locks before the closure. Each year, the locks undergo critical repairs and maintenance during … Continued