by Guest » June 21, 2023, 6:32 pm
The Cuyahoga and the Tecumseh both have CO2 systems, but after the later's fire, LLT brought in increased training for all their vessel crews on how to properly use a CO2 system. The big mistake made during the fire that occurred in the Tecumseh's engine room, is that while they turned the CO2 system, the engine room crew decided to make an attempt to gain access to the engine room via a hatch, which provided oxygen for the fire, making the situation even worse.
Plans are for the Cuyahoga to be repaired by Conneaut Creek Ship Repair.
I wouldn't be so negative about the entire US lake fleet. While Van Enkevort has new tug/barges and Interlake has the Mark W. Barker I would expect most of the other, older US vessels to survive for many more years. Remember, they have spent their entire lives in freshwater and never use the Welland and Seaway Canals - hence less wear and tear.
And in regards to coal cargoes, well the damage has already been done. For example, in 2008 22,998,081 tons of coal were shipped from SMET at Superior. By 2018, that had fallen dramatically to 9,140,397 tons.
The Cuyahoga and the Tecumseh both have CO2 systems, but after the later's fire, LLT brought in increased training for all their vessel crews on how to properly use a CO2 system. The big mistake made during the fire that occurred in the Tecumseh's engine room, is that while they turned the CO2 system, the engine room crew decided to make an attempt to gain access to the engine room via a hatch, which provided oxygen for the fire, making the situation even worse.
Plans are for the Cuyahoga to be repaired by Conneaut Creek Ship Repair.
I wouldn't be so negative about the entire US lake fleet. While Van Enkevort has new tug/barges and Interlake has the Mark W. Barker I would expect most of the other, older US vessels to survive for many more years. Remember, they have spent their entire lives in freshwater and never use the Welland and Seaway Canals - hence less wear and tear.
And in regards to coal cargoes, well the damage has already been done. For example, in 2008 22,998,081 tons of coal were shipped from SMET at Superior. By 2018, that had fallen dramatically to 9,140,397 tons.