On 8/6/2012 1, the vessel ALOUETTE SPIRIT (Official Number 825966) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE, QUEBEC (QC).

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 8/7/2012 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the WSW at 15.00 knots.

On 06 August 2012, at approximately 1400 Eastern Daylight Time, the bulk carrier Bulk Japan was involved in a close quarters situation with the tug Wilf Seymour while the tug was pushing the barge Alouette Spirit in the Gulf of St. Lawrence near Sept-Îles, Quebec.