On 6/2/1996 1, the vessel ALGOMA DISCOVERY (Official Number 730595) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in SEAWAY, SOUTH SHORE CANAL, MTRL,.
The vessel, with 20 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 6/11/1996 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 6.00 knots.
Vessel touched Mercier bridge pillar with her portside. No apparent damage to bridge, some plate deformation for 8m, set in .25m max near ballast tank no. 7 on vessel's portside.