On 12/22/1996, the vessel ALAMINOS (Official Number 7341843) was involved in a bottom contact in CARDINAL, ONT.,.
The vessel, with 27 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 12/23/1996. Weather at the time was reported as clear.
Vessel experienced bottom contact off Frazer Shoal NE of Cardinal in the St. Lawrence Seaway. There was no ingress of water and the vessel was given clearance to proceed down bound.