On 7/19/2005 , the vessel ORLA (Official Number 6575) was involved in a collision - with another vessel or other floating object in SOUTH SHORE CANAL, ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 19 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 7/20/2005 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NNW at 3.00 knots.

At 2243 eastern daylight time on 19 July 2005, in fine weather and darkness, the upbound vessel Jo Spirit and the downbound vessel Orla collided near Mile 16 of the South Shore Canal in the St. Lawrence Seaway.

The collision occurred near mid-channel at a combined speed of approximately 6 knots. Both vessels sustained damage forward, but neither injuries nor pollution resulted