Boatnerd News – November 28, 2023

Three tugs free Barbro G. UPDATE: The Barbro G was freed just after 2 p.m. Tuesday thanks to the combined efforts of the Great Lakes Towing Co. tugs Ontario, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.  She was moved back to the anchorage where she will be inspected for damage. Work...

Port Reports – November 28, 2023

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, November 27, 2023, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net. PORT REPORT  11/28/2023 SARNIA, ON-Rene Beauchamp Algoluna, ex Birgit Knutsen, left Sarnia Sunday for Sorel-Tracy....
Boatnerd News – November 27, 2023

Boatnerd News – November 27, 2023

Barbro G aground at Detroit 6 p.m. UPDATE: Refloating operations have been suspended until 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. At 7:37 a.m. Monday, the Barbro G, a 623 ft Portuguese freighter, reported they were aground just outside the Belle Isle Anchorage in the Detroit River. Coast...

Port Reports – November 27, 2023

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, November 26, 2023, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net. PORT REPORT  11/27/2023 TWO HARBORS, MINNESOTA-Gary Putney At 20:45 on 11/26 the Mesabi Miner was making her way to...

Boatnerd News – November 26, 2023

Tugs, barge arrive at BBC Georgia grounded on the St. Lawrence River BBC Georgia remains aground between Trois Rivières and Quebec, and suffering from water intake that has flooded the engine room and at least one of holds. Three Ocean tugs are on the scene, as well...