On 8/26/2016 , the vessel CLAUDE A. DESGAGNES (Official Number 836686) was involved in a collision - struck by vessel in Helicopter Island, Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut, Canada, NUNAVUT (NU).
The vessel, with 15 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 8/27/2016 . Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the NW at 15.00 knots.
On 26 August 2016, the general cargo ship "CLAUDE A. DESGAGNES" was struck by barge "ATLANTIC SEA LION" towed by "ATLANTIC BEECH", 0.8 M from Helicopter Island, Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut, Canada.