On 3/19/1990 , the vessel POLLUX (Official Number 10846) was involved in a explosion in QUAI ALCAN, LA BAIE, QUE.,.

The vessel, with 21 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 12 injuries and 2 fatalities were reported, and there was dangerous goods involved pollution.

EXPLOSION AT NO 1 HATCH DURING PREPARATIONS TO OPEN HATCH. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 8.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/19/1992.