On 12/4/2005 , the vessel FEDERAL ST. LAURENT (Official Number 7254523) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in LOCK NO. 2, WELLAND CANAL, ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY, ONTARIO (ON).

The vessel, with 21 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

While approaching Lock 2, upbound, vessel suffered engine failure, and later secured below Lock 2.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 4.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/13/2005.