ROBERT S. PIERSON

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Bulk carrier lost rudder

On Oct 13, the 'Robert S. Pearson' lost its rudder after having departed the Algoma Steel en route Two Harbors on near Gros Cap. The ship dropped anchor in Goulais Bay, above the Soo Locks on the Canadian side, until Oct 19, and then headed for Superior, WI, and most likely to the Fraser Shipyards, assisted by the tug 'Avenger IV (IMO: 5401297), with an ETA as of Oct 22.

Engine failure in Ontario

The 'Robert S. Pierson' suffered a failure of one of its main engines while transiting the Lake Erie 5,67 miles south-southwest of Port Colborne, Ontario, in position 42 47 30 N, 079 18 28.2 W on Jan 3, 2020, at noon. The vessel later continued its voyage with reduced propulsive power and reached Detroit on Jan 7 at 2.40 a.m.

Engine failure in Welland Canal

The "Robert S. Pierson" suffered a total failure of the main engine in the Welland Canal near Port Colborne, Ontario, on July 16, 2019. The vessel continued its voyage using the second main engine. On July 19 it sailed from Clarkson to Colborne, ETA July 21.