On 10/17/1985, the vessel AUSTRAL (Official Number 372093) was involved in a collision - struck by vessel in FL ST LAURENT-SEPT ILES-QUAI FORTIER,.

The vessel, with 6 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

HEURTA LE NP AUSTRAL EN S'ACCOSTANT. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-26-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 30.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/24/1987 .