On 6/7/1979 1, the vessel FEDERAL SCHELDE (Official Number 6034) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in SEAWAY CANAL-DE LA RIVE SUD-CAUGHNAWAGA,.
The vessel, with 29 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 unknown pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/28/1995 . Weather at the time was reported as with winds from the SW at 5.00 knots.
STARBOARD BOW HIT BANK CAUSING DAMAGE TO SHIP AND RETAINING WALL. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-25-1