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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was dangerous goods involved pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/19/1992. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 8.00 knots.
EXPLOSION AT NO 1 HATCH DURING PREPARATIONS TO OPEN HATCH