On 10/25/1987, the vessel SOUNION (Official Number 707351) was involved in a bottom contact in SOUTH CANAL BANK, IROQUOIS LOCK, ONTARIO,.
The vessel, with 22 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 5/2/1995 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at knots.
M/E OVERHEATED/AIR COOLING SYSTEM OUT OF ORDER/APPROACHING IROQ.LOCK Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87