On 5/7/1989 1, the vessel ASTART (Official Number 7352) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in MUR D'APPROCHE AVAL,ECLUSE DE BEAUHARNOIS, QUE,.
The vessel, with 26 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/14/1989. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the WNW at 16.00 knots.
VSL STRUCK THE APPROACH WALL WHILE GOING ALONGSIDE THE LOCK Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89