On 11/6/2013 , the vessel CLAUDE A. DESGAGNES (Official Number 733647) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in IROQUOIS, ON, ONTARIO (ON).
The vessel, with 16 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 11/7/2013 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SW at 20.00 knots.
On 06 November 2013, the general cargo vessel Claude A. Desgagnes struck the upper approach wall of the Iroquois Lock in the St. Lawrence Seaway near Iroquois, Ontario. The vessel then crossed the channel and ran aground. No pollution or injuries were reported; however, the vessel sustained minor damage.