Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Defiance

In a notable incident on September 22, 2018, at 4:31 a.m., the tugboat 'Defiance' and its barge 'Ashtabula' were successfully refloated from the clay seabed of Round Island Passage, Straits of Mackinac. The U.S. Coast Guard had previously conducted an aerial survey with a pollution responder, confirming no signs of environmental pollution. A follow-up overflight was scheduled for the morning of September 23 to ensure ongoing safety. Following the grounding event, the Coast Guard established a safety zone around the area between Mackinac Island and Round Island. The vessels were en route from Cedarville, Michigan to Buffington, Indiana when the grounding occurred, and authorities are currently investigating the cause as part of their ongoing operations out of Sault Ste. Marie. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries, pollution, or flooding linked to this incident. For more information and images, you can visit the following reports: [MLive News](https://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/09/720-foot_ship_loaded_with_dies.html) and [9 & 10 News](https://www.9and10news.com/2018/09/22/update-tugboat-defiance-freed-after-running-aground-in-mackinac-island-port/).

In a recent maritime incident, the tug Defiance, measuring 871 gross tons and launched in 1982, encountered trouble while towing the barge Ashtabula. The grounding occurred under challenging weather conditions, including strong winds, at 19:39 hours on September 21. The location of the incident was approximately 7.5 nautical miles from Mackinaw City, with coordinates at latitude 045 50 26N and longitude 084 36 35W. Reports indicate that the barge is loaded with a substantial cargo, including 97,918 gallons of diesel fuel and over 2,900 tons of stone. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of the cargo and surrounding waters.