On 11/28/2001, the vessel SALVOR (Official Number 318401) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in NEAR BOUY #162, ST. LAWRENCE RIVER, ONTARIO (ON).
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 1/4/2002 7. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 16.00 knots.
On 28 Nov 2001, at 1145, while proceeding upbd in the St. Lawrence River, the tug "SALVOR" lost rudder control near buoys 162 and 164. The vessel anchored out of channel and repairs were effected. The rudder was tested and v/l proceeded on.