On 9/23/2010 , the vessel ALGOMA GUARDIAN (Official Number 834814) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in MONTREAL, QUÉBEC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 23 September 2010, the Canadian bulk carrier "ALGOMA GUARDIAN" experienced a total electrical black out near Jacques Cartier bridge, off Montréal, QC. The two fwd anchors were dropped to stopped the vessel. Power was regained some minutes later.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the E at 4.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/24/2010 .