On 9/4/1989 1, the vessel LEO-M (Official Number 707852) was involved in a bottom contact in ABOVE IROQUOIS LOCK, ST LAWRENCE SEAWAY, ONT,.
The vessel, with 24 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 11/17/1989. Weather at the time was reported as clear.
VSL GROUNDED WHILE MAKING AN APPROACH TO THE IROQUOIS LOCK ENTRANCE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89