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. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the NW at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/27/2016 .