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M/V Algoma Conveyer Grounding; Green Bay, Wi · NOAAORR-10057

issued
2020-03-20 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2020-04-03 00:00Z
self-cancels
2020-04-03 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
position
44.604, -87.944
vessels
M/V ALGOMA CONVEYER GROUNDINGM/V ALGOMA CONVEYER RAN
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

M/V ALGOMA CONVEYER Grounding; Green Bay, WI.
Green Bay, WI.
1. On the evening of March 19, 2020, M/V ALGOMA CONVEYER ran aground approximately 5 NM North of Fox River in Green Bay and partially blocked the channel near the Green Bay Harbor Entrance Channel Light 14. The vessel experienced a loss of propulsion prompting it to let go of its starboard anchor and then run aground. Approximately 600' of the vessel is aground. No injuries were reported and no reports of pollution. The vessel is carrying rock salt and 15,000 gallons of heavy fuel oil and diesel. USCG Sector Lake Michigan is requesting a trajectory and resources at risk.
2. THREAT: OIL. TAGS: GROUNDING.
3. POSITION 44.604N 087.944W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10057: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10057

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