Maccoa

A second attempt to refloat the 'Maccoa' on the St. Lawrence River in the Verchères sector in Montérégie, was successful on Jan 7 at around noon. Before, the authorities completed unloading the lightering operation on the night of Jan 6. Approximately 1,250 tonnes of corn were removed from the ship and placed in a first barge on Jan 6, while the loading of a second barge was completed during the night. The attempt to refloat the vessel started at 8 a.m. The 'Maccao' was then brought to a dock in Sorel-Tracy at 8.30 p.m. to be inspected and repaired if necessary. Afterwards, its cargo will be put back on board, and it will be able to leave for Europe. During the time the ship was aground, the crew had been doing well and had access to all necessary services. While Fisheries and Oceans Canada has been monitoring the operations until now, the file is now in the hands of Transport Canada.

The first lightering operation of the 'Maccoa' on the St. Lawrence River in the Verchères area of ​​Montérégie, has been completed in preparation for a new refloating attempt midweek. Fisheries and Oceans Canada reported on the morning of Jan 6, that 1,240 tonnes of corn had been removed from the vessel and placed in a first barge of Groupe Océan after the arrival from Quebec. A second barge was in transit to the vessel and was expected to arrive on the afternoon. The second lightering of the cargo is was expected to begin during the day and end on the morning of Jan 7. An attempt to refloat the vessel could take place on the morning of Jan 8. Due to operational constraints, the exact start time of operations remained unknown at this time. Report with photos: https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/2025-01-02/navire-echoue-pres-de-vercheres/le-dechargement-est-repousse-a-samedi.php

The unloading of the 'Maccoa', stranded near Verchères since Dec 24, has been postponed until Jan 4, 2025. The barges needed to remove the 3,000 tons of corn were still not yet ready, according to the Canadian Coast Guard. Despite the situation due to an engine problem, the hull is intact and the crew is safe and doing well. There is electricity and water and thus normal living conditions on board. Report with photo: https://www.985fm.ca/audio/669416/navire-echoue-il-n-y-a-pas-de-pollution-et-l-equipage-se-porte-tres-bien