On 8/20/2016 , the vessel SPARTAN (Official Number 519204) was involved in a not involved in Grosse Pointe, MI, USA, Outside Provincial Boundaries.

The vessel, with 8 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 20 August 2016, the bulk carrier "JOHN B. AIRD" reported a light collision with a barge pushed by tug "SPARTAN" while the "JOHN B. AIRD" was overtaking the tug and the barge on St-Clair Lake, MI. Minor damage reported to both of the vessels. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the SSW at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/20/2016 .