On 11/10/2017, the vessel FEDERAL HUDSON (Official Number 6779) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in Valleyfield, QC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 23 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 11/10/2017. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at knots.

On 10 November 2017, the bulk carrier "FEDERAL HUDSON" made an emergency stop to avoid striking the Valleyfield bridge while transiting downbound in the St. Lawrence Seaway off Valleyfield, QC. This included mooring the vessel's 2 anchors because the bridge had mechanical problems and was unable to open to allow the vessel's passage.