On 6/18/1986 , the vessel GENERAL CABAL (Official Number 228246) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in LAC ST-FRANCOIS,BOUEE D-47,FLEUVE ST-LAURENT,.

The vessel, with 22 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

DRILL CHANGING FM NO1 STEERING TO NO2 NOT PRACTICED &/OR EMPHASIZED. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 8.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/6/1987 1.