Reviews & Ratings for the Edgar-B-Speer

On December 28, 2017, two vessels trapped by ice in the St. Marys River were successfully liberated by U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard efforts. At approximately 2:00 p.m., the Coast Guard Cutter Biscayne Bay emerged from the icy conditions to rescue the 'Walter J. McCarthy Jr.' from the upbound Middle Neebish Channel. Meanwhile, the Canadian Coast Guard's ship 'Samuel Risley' came to the aid of the 'Edgar B. Speer,' freeing it from ice near Sawmill Point in the downbound channel at around 3:00 p.m. The 'Walter J. McCarthy Jr.' had become stranded late on December 27, while the 'Edgar B. Speer' was immobilized around 4:00 a.m. the following morning. The blockade caused by these two vessels affected a total of twelve other ships navigating the waterway, highlighting the challenges posed by icy conditions in this crucial maritime route.

On March 20, 2010, the bulk carrier 'Edgar B. Speer', with an IMO number of 7625952, experienced a significant challenge as it became trapped in ice near the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron. The vessel was halted around 2:30 p.m. while it was en route to Two Harbors, Minnesota, carrying no cargo at the time. After mobilizing the U.S. Coast Guard cutter 'Bristol Bay' to assist with icebreaking operations, the 'Edgar B. Speer' was successfully freed by approximately 8:45 p.m. In anticipation of further ice challenges, both the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards planned additional icebreaking efforts over the next two days to ensure safe navigation in the area.