On 11/18/2001, the vessel LYKES RUNNER (Official Number 6270) was involved in a bottom contact in JUST ABOVE IROQUOIS LOCK, ONT., ONTARIO (ON).
The vessel, with 0 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 12/12/2001. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 18.00 knots.
The downbound "LYKES RUNNER" made contact with the bottom above Iroquois lock.