On 10/12/2018, the vessel W.I. SCOTT PURVIS (Official Number 171703) was involved in a not involved in Sault Ste.Marie, MI, USA, Outside Provincial Boundaries.

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

On 12 October 2018, the barge "PML 9000" ran aground while being pushed by the tug "WILFRED M. COHEN" 1.7 nautical miles ESE of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA. Later on 12 October 2018, the barge "PML 9000" was refloated with the assistance of the tugs "W.I. SCOTT PURVIS" and "ANGLIAN LADY". . Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the NW at 26.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/12/2018.