Freighter Michipicoten Collides with Underwater Object in Lake Superior

The 689-foot vessel began taking on water after the collision; investigations underway to determine the cause.

Half of the 22-member crew was evacuated for safety, with no injuries reported.
The ship was carrying taconite, a low-grade iron ore, and no spillage has been detected.
The Michipicoten reduced its listing from 15 to 5 degrees using onboard pumps.
The vessel is now anchored in Thunder Bay, Ontario, awaiting further inspections and repairs.
US and Canadian agencies are collaborating on the investigation.