On 1/17/1988 , the vessel ORIENTAL CONFIDENCE (Official Number 228287) was involved in a bottom contact in BERTH 21, PORT DE SOREL, QUEBEC,.
The vessel, with 26 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/15/1989 . Weather at the time was reported as snow.
TOUCHED BOTTOM AS SHE WAS BEING LOADED -DRAFT INCREASED ON DEPARTURE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88