MV Mesabi Miner is a bulk carrier that operates on the upper four North American Great Lakes.

[2] In spite of its size the MV Mesabi Miner is able to maneuver, in harbor, without requiring assistance from tugboats.

[3] On the morning of January 5, 2014, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hollyhock was breaking ice for the lake freighter MV Mesabi Miner approximately 22 nautical miles west of the Straits of Mackinac.

[4] She slowed after encountering harder ice and was struck in the stern by the much larger ore carrier.

Both vessels sustained damage but there were no injuries, release of pollutants, or reports of flooding.