On 12/8/1999 , the vessel HEA (Official Number 2539) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in LOCK 7, WELLAND CANAL, ONTARIO,.

The vessel, with 0 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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/10/1999. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 6.00 knots.

While proceeding downbound above lock 7 with a pilot aboard, the vessel sheered off the east wall and struck the west wall. Some damage was sustained by the vessel to her shell plating and frames. There was no ingress of water. V/L was inspected.