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Grounded Canadian Freighter Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin Refloated in Detroit River

Officials report the 225-metre carrier was freed without damage or pollution.

The Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin sits grounded in the Detroit River just east of the General Motors Renaissance Centre.
Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin, destined for Quebec City, ran aground in the Detroit River on Friday, Nov. 7.
WINDSOR, ONT: NOV. 8, 2025. Salvage crews surround the Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin in the Detroit River before it was successfully dislodged on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
The nearly 24,000-tonne bulk carrier ran aground in the Detroit River after stopping to transfer a sick crew member to shore for treatment.

Overview

  • The Windsor Harbour Master said the bulk carrier was successfully refloated just before 2:45 p.m. Saturday with no injuries reported.
  • The vessel ran aground Friday near downtown Detroit and Windsor while bound for Quebec City after departing Duluth with iron ore.
  • Wind-driven low water levels contributed to the grounding, according to Windsor Harbour Master Peter Berry.
  • The U.S. Coast Guard led the response in American waters with support from the Canadian Coast Guard, local authorities, and tug operators.
  • Salvage attempts were delayed overnight due to poor visibility and active river traffic, and officials reported no significant impact on marine transportation.