On 8/20/2018 , the vessel ALGOMA NIAGARA (Official Number 840674) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in Clarkson, ON, ONTARIO (ON).

The vessel, with 19 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 20 August 2018, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA NIAGARA" ran aground while docking in Clarkson, ON. The vessel was refloated the following day with the assistance of the tug "OCEAN A. GAUTHIER".. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the NE at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/22/2018 .