On 10/31/1999, the vessel EXPLORATHOR II (Official Number 818528) was involved in a risk of sinking in OFF MATANE, ST. LAWRENCE RIVER, QUE.,.
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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/2/1999 . Weather at the time was reported as with winds from the SE at 6.00 knots.
Cooling water pipe leaking near sea suction causing ingress. Vessel escorted to Matane.