On 7/5/2001 1, the vessel ATLANTIC HEMLOCK (Official Number 816107) was involved in a not involved in CANSO LOCKS, CANSO, NOVA SCOTIA, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

The "ATLANTIC HEMLOCK" and "ATLANTIC TAMARACK" were transiting the Canso locks northbound with the barges "CRANEMASTER" and "H.D. 6". The "CRANEMASTER" struck the canal wall's west roundhead, puncturing it's hull above the waterline.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the ESE at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/24/2002 .