On 8/11/2014 , the vessel FEDERAL MACKINAC (Official Number 3515) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in Beauharnois, QC., QUEBEC (QC).
The vessel, with 22 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 8/11/2014 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 12.00 knots.
On 11 August 2014, the M/V "FEDERAL MACKINAC" was involved in an allision. The vessel struck the cable arrester inside lower Beauharnois lock in Beauharnois, QC. Damages reported to the cable arrester.