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Investigation found that tu inadvertently severed four power lines
A U.S. Coast Guard investigation has determined that the 'Wilf Seymour', out of Hamilton, Ontario, inadvertently severed four National Grid underwater power lines on May 1, 2025, causing $300,000 in property damage. The tug, attached to a 400-foot deck barge, was underway in Canadian waters when it suffered a reduced maneuverability due to an unexpected anchor deployment. The crew noted damage to the anchor flukes. Shortly after, the Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands was notified that four National Grid power lines running underwater between Clayton and Dark Island had been severed. In June, during an inspection in which the vessel’s logs were reviewed, the Coast Guard determined the 'Wilf Seymour' had caused the damage to the power lines. Investigators found no indication of misconduct or negligence. National Grid had to replace 17,600 feet of cable and perform work on lines between Clayton and Hammond. the oower was restored by May 3, two days after the lines were cut.
Grounded barge being lightered
The operation to refloat the barge "Alouette Spirit" on the St. Lawrence River, where it ran aground on Dec 25, 2017, being pushed by the "Wilf Seymour", has started, and it may be back into deep waer next week thanks to the rise of the water level. The salvors were transferring a part of the 13,000 tonnes of aluminum ingots it was carrying to another barge. The bailout plan submitted by the owner of the barge McKeil Marine has been approved by Transport Canada and the Coast Guard durnig the recent days. After several failed salvage attempt, the owner had decided to wait until the end of March for the water level to rise before refloating the barge.
No salvage until spring
The "Wilf Seymour" and the barge "Alouette Spirit", stranded in Lake St. Pierre at Louiseville since Dec 25, 2017,will not be refloated until next spring. This decision was made by the owner company McKeil Marine. There would simply be too much ice for other tugs and barges to approach the grounded vessels to remove some of the cargo and tow it. The barge was carrying 1.3000 tons aluminum ingots bound from Sept-Iles to New York State. There was no risk for the environment if the ships are left there until spring, and they will not cause navigation problems in the area nor are endangered to suffer damage. French report with photo: https://www.lenouvelliste.ca/actualites/lalouette-spirit-restera-echoue-jusquau-printemps-a10f9adcf59543bd4bb6df34bbf6571f
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