On 1/11/2015 , the vessel SICHEM MELBOURNE (Official Number 393263) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in La Baie, Quebec, QUEBEC (QC).
The vessel, with 20 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 1/13/2015 . Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the E at 5.00 knots.
On 11 January 2015, the tanker "SICHEM MELBOURNE" made contact with the dock, while maneuvering with the assistance of two tugs, at the Powell Terminal in La Baie, QC.