Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Manitoulin

On October 2, the self-discharging bulk carrier 'Manitoulin' ran aground in proximity to Cardinal, Ontario, leading to hull damage and water ingress. Fortunately, the vessel continued to operate despite the incident. Thankfully, there were no injuries among the crew, nor any signs of environmental contamination following the grounding. After the impact, the 'Manitoulin' successfully made its way to the Iroquois Lock, where it was moored along the wall for a thorough evaluation of the damages. Maritime traffic in the area remained unaffected, and at 9:45 p.m., the vessel was navigated through and secured below the Iroquois Lock for further scrutiny.

On January 26, 2023, the bulk carrier 'Manitoulin' was successfully freed from ice after a collaborative effort by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Canadian Coast Guard. Initially, the icebreaking tug CG 'Bristol Bay' (MMSI: 366999978) struggled to clear a navigable path, leaving the vessel trapped as it attempted to make its way to its winter layup in Sarnia, Ontario. In response to this challenging situation, the U.S. Coast Guard's icebreaker 'Neah-Bay' (MMSI: 366999981) and the buoy-layer CCG 'Samuel Risley' (IMO: 8322442) were called into action. The dedicated efforts of these maritime rescue teams resulted in the successful operation, allowing the 'Manitoulin' to anchor safely at coordinates 41° 53' N, 082° 55' W. For more details and visual footage of the rescue operation, you can view the reports and videos linked here: [Yahoo News Report](https://www.yahoo.com/news/coast-guard-works-free-663-171230386.html) and [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14aJkuc82Pc&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fshipwrecklog.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE).

On January 22, 2025, at precisely 11:43 a.m., the bulk carrier 'Manitoulin' found itself immobilized in thick ice while navigating Lake Erie, just one mile offshore. The vessel was en route to Sarnia, Ontario, after delivering a cargo of wheat in Buffalo, New York. Fortunately, all 17 crew members aboard the 'Manitoulin' are reported safe and sound, with no damage sustained to the ship. In response to the situation, the Coast Guard promptly dispatched an icebreaker, which commenced operations on the afternoon of January 23, working diligently to clear a path around the vessel. The goal is to allow the 'Manitoulin' to gain momentum and safely break through the ice on its own, ensuring a timely resumption of its voyage.

On July 6, 2023, at 03:30 EDT, the bulk carrier Manitoulin, with a gross tonnage of 19,570 and launched in 1991, faced an unforeseen blackout while navigating the waters of Lake Michigan. The vessel anchored approximately 12 nautical miles west of Mackinaw City, Michigan, as the crew promptly initiated repair work. Thanks to their swift and skilled efforts, the Manitoulin successfully resumed its voyage, demonstrating the resilience of maritime operations even in unexpected circumstances.