Reviews & Ratings for the Algoma-Verity

On January 11, 2023, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the cargo ship 'Algoma Verity' was successfully refloated during the incoming tide. The vessel is now securely moored at the Tioga Marine Terminal, located about two miles north of the iconic Benjamin Franklin Bridge on the Delaware River. To oversee the safety of the ship, crew, waterway, and surrounding environment, U.S. Coast Guard personnel, along with representatives from the ship’s ownership and contracted salvage teams, remained onboard. A newly established safety zone surrounds the 'Algoma Verity', creating a no-entry area for vessel traffic that extends 100 yards upriver and downstream from the Tioga Marine Terminal. Entry into this safety zone is strictly prohibited without prior consent from the captain of the port or an authorized representative. Vessels seeking to navigate through this section must notify the Coast Guard Command Center one hour in advance via radio on VHF channel 16 or by calling the command center hotline at (215)-778-4289. The 'Algoma Verity', transporting approximately 45,000 tons of solar salt, had initially been en route northbound when it ran aground, with the cause of the incident now under investigation.

As of January 10, efforts are ongoing to dislodge the cargo vessel 'Algoma Verity', which became stranded in the Delaware River while transporting 45,000 tons of solar salt with a crew of 30 on board. The ship veered slightly off its intended course within the river's shipping lane, resulting in its current predicament. To successfully refloat the vessel, teams are working to unload and redistribute the weight onboard. The U.S. Coast Guard is actively working alongside the Army Corps of Engineers and diving teams to facilitate the rescue. Their collaborative mission includes scanning the riverbed to identify and eliminate any potential hazards that could hinder the operation or lead to further incidents. Currently, all maritime traffic is restricted from a stretch of the channel between the Ben Franklin Bridge and the Tioga Marine Terminal, covering approximately 3.5 miles, until the 'Algoma Verity' can be repositioned. Additionally, the Coast Guard issued a warning about unusually low water levels coinciding with low tide on the evening of January 9, advising vessels to remain vigilant. It's still undetermined whether weather conditions contributed to the ship running aground.

On January 8, 2025, the bulk carrier 'Algoma Verity' found itself stranded in the Delaware River at 6:30 p.m. The incident occurred north of the iconic Benjamin Franklin Bridge, specifically in Philadelphia's Fishtown area, positioned between Penn Treaty Park and Petty Island (coordinates: 39° 58' N 075° 07' W). Having departed from the port of Philadelphia at 5:30 p.m., the vessel was on its way upstream to Fairless Hills, Bucks County, carrying a substantial cargo of 45,000 tons of solar salt when it strayed from the designated navigation channel. Responding to the situation, the Philadelphia Fire Department marine unit arrived at the scene by 7 p.m. Thankfully, there were no allegations of pollution or spills, and no injuries were reported. Tugboats 'Bart Turecamo' (IMO: 7338808) and 'Annabelle Dorothy Mo' (IMO: 9650406) joined the effort the following morning on January 9 to assist in the situation. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) watchstanders quickly issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast to inform local mariners and deployed a Station Philadelphia 29-foot Response Boat to the area for assessment. Coast Guard personnel from Sector Delaware Bay and representatives of the vessel were present onboard to monitor developments and devise a strategy to safely relocate the 'Algoma Verity' to a nearby terminal. In light of the grounding, a safety zone was established around the vessel, limiting marine traffic from the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to the Tioga Marine Terminal. Craft intending to navigate through this region were instructed to contact the Coast Guard Command Center at least one hour prior to their intended transit, either via VHF channel 16 or by reaching the command center hotline at 215-271-4807. For additional visual reports and updates, refer to the following links: [6abc](https://6abc.com/post/cargo-ship-algoma-verity-runs-aground-delaware-river-philadelphia/15780571/), [Fox29](https://www.fox29.com/news/cargo-ship-stuck-delaware-river-near-ben-franklin-bridge), and [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/ship-delaware-river-philadelphia-stuck-coast-guard/).