On 11/30/1996, the vessel LT ARGOSY (Official Number 8200503) was involved in a not involved in BARRE ST-AUGUSTIN, FLEUVE ST-LAURENT, QUEBEC,.
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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/2/1996 . Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the NNE at 6.00 knots.
On 30 November 1996, the Maltese product carrier "G. ORDZHONIKIDZE", carrying 15,348 metric tons of vegetable oil, was proceeding along the St. Lawrence river from Belawan, Indonesia, bound for Montreal, Quebec.
Abreast of the Saint-Augustin Shoal on the St. Lawrence River, the "G. ORDZHONIKIDZE" grounded on the north edge of the channel when the bulk carrier "LT ARGOSY" was overtaking it.
The "G. ORDZHONIKIDZE" sustained minor damage, and no pollution resulted. The vessel was refloated without assistance during the next rising tide.