On 12/21/2014, the vessel ZIEMIA CIESZYNSKA (Official Number 12131) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in La Prairie, QC, QUEBEC (QC).
The vessel, with 20 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations.
No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.
On 21 December 2014, the bulk carrier "ZIEMIA CIESZYNSKA" sustained a steering gear failure while transiting in the St. Lawrence seaway’s south shore canal and made bottom contact on each side of the canal. The vessel regained control of steering and proceeded to Montréal, QC for an inspection.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR
Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the ENE at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/21/2014.