On 5/3/1987 1, the vessel FEDERAL SAGUENAY (Official Number 6290) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in EAST BANK, WELLAND CANAL, ONT.,.
The vessel, with 24 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 10/20/1987. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 6.00 knots.
PORT BOW TOUCHED CANAL BANK WHILE MANOEUVERING Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87