On 11/11/1999, the vessel PETIT MECHINS (Official Number 815645) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in LES MECHINS, LE GROS LL# 1698 (FQ),FLEUVE SAINT-LAURENT,.
The vessel, with 0 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 unknown pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/6/2000 7. Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the W at 16.00 knots.
On 11 November 1999 the fishing vessel "VM Loulou", tied up in port, was struck by the passing floating dry dock "Petit Méchins" being towed by the "I.V. 10". The fishing vessel was a total loss.