On 10/12/1995, the vessel DORADO (Official Number 709542) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in PORT CARTIER, QUEBEC,.

The vessel, with 29 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 10/23/1995. Weather at the time was reported as unknown.

On 07 September 1995, the Cypriot bulk carrier "DORADO", loaded with iron ore, departed Sepetiba, Brazil, en route to Contrecoeur, Quebec. In the next few days, the crew discovered a leak in a ballast tank. On two occasions, rudimentary repairs were effected to plug the leak, but the crew was unable to stop it.

After unloading her cargo at Contrecoeur on 30 September 1995, the vessel proceeded to Port-Cartier, Quebec, where she loaded 28,500 tonnes of grain. On 18 October, the Canadian authorities inspected the hull of the "DORADO" and confirmed the presence of a leak.