On 12/11/2018, the vessel ALGOMA BUFFALO (Official Number 841536) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Lock No 8 in Port Colborne, ON. , ONTARIO (ON).

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 11 December 2018, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA BUFFALO" sustained a main engine failure while the vessel was approaching the wall at Lock No. 8 of the Welland Canal. The vessel was secured alongside and the crew made repairs. There were no injuries, no pollution, or damage to the dock as a result of this occurrence.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the SW at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/11/2018.