ROBERT S. PIERSON
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Engine failure in Ontario
The 'Robert S. Pierson' suffered a failure of one of its main engines while transiting the Lake Erie 5,67 miles south-southwest of Port Colborne, Ontario, in position 42 47 30 N, 079 18 28.2 W on Jan 3, 2020, at noon. The vessel later continued its voyage with reduced propulsive power and reached Detroit on Jan 7 at 2.40 a.m.
Engine failure in Welland Canal
The "Robert S. Pierson" suffered a total failure of the main engine in the Welland Canal near Port Colborne, Ontario, on July 16, 2019. The vessel continued its voyage using the second main engine. On July 19 it sailed from Clarkson to Colborne, ETA July 21.
Allision at Cobourg
The "Robert S. Pierson" allided with the wharf during its approach at Cobourg, Ontario, in position 43 57 05.5 N, 78 10 00.9 W, on June 1, 2019, at 03.30 a.m. Minor damage to the vessel was reported. The bulkcarrier berthed in Hamilton on June 2.
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