What Crew Members Say About Sharon-Mi

On November 28, 2018, the tugboat "Sharon M I" encountered an unexpected electrical malfunction while towing the barge "Huron Spirit" in Lake Huron at coordinates 44° 55' 42.9" N, 83° 07' 44.7" W. Following the incident, the vessel anchored to the east of Alpena, where the dedicated crew worked diligently to carry out necessary repairs. Thanks to their swift actions, the "Sharon M I" was able to resume its journey across the Great Lakes. The barge "Huron Spirit" successfully reached its destination in Detroit two days later, on November 30. This incident highlights the importance of maintenance and readiness in maritime operations.

On October 26, 2018, at 4:50 PM, a significant maritime incident occurred when the towing wire connecting the tugboat 'Sharon M I' to the barge 'Huron Spirit' (IMO: 4542, built in 1996) became detached. This unfortunate event took place while the vessels were navigating through the waters close to Sault-Ste-Marie, specifically at the coordinates 46 30.07 N, 084 23.7 W. After resolving the situation, the tug 'Sharon M I' departed from Sault Ste. Marie on October 31 at 10:15 AM, continuing its operations following the incident.