On 8/20/1989 , the vessel NORDIC SUN (Official Number 7027) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in SUNOCO DOCK, SARNIA, ST CLAIR RIVER, ONT,.
The vessel, with 25 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 2/4/1990 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SSE at 10.00 knots.
BOW STRUCK DOLPHIN CATWALK WHILE DEPARTING FROM SUNOIL DOCK Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89