On 7/22/2018 , the vessel FEDERAL RIDEAU (Official Number 6784) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in Lock no. 5, Welland Canal, ON, ONTARIO (ON).

The vessel, with 23 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 22 July 2018, the bulk carrier "FEDERAL RIDEAU" hit the ship arrestor of Lock no. 5 in the Welland Canal, ON due to an engine failure. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SSW at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/22/2018 .