On 9/7/1990 1, the vessel RIO ORINOCO (Official Number 399944) was involved in a bottom contact in AMONT DU PONT JACQUES CARTIER, MONTREAL, QUE,.

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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/27/1990 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.

CONTACTED THE BOTTOM AFTER SUFFERING A CONTROLLABLE PITCH FAILURE Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-90