Bulk Freighter M/V Tim S. Dool Aground; St Lawrence River, NY

St Lawrence River, NY, USA | 2024-Nov-26

Initial Notification: On November 26, 2024, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC of the 670' wheat-carrying bulk freighter M/V Tim S. Dool soft aground in mud in the St. Lawrence Seaway, having grounded mid-day on Nov 23. No pollution has been observed from the ship. Divers have inspected the hull and found no threatening damage. Fuel tanks have been sounded and 138,308 gallons of marine diesel oil are reported aboard. A salvage plan is being developed and a tug is on standby to assist as needed. USCG D9 DRAT and Sector Eastern Great Lakes requested spot weather forecasts.