On 9/24/1990 , the vessel GRETKE OLDENDORFF (Official Number 8477) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in PONT DE VALLEYFIELD, FLEUVE ST-LAURENT, QUE.,.
The vessel, with 26 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/28/1995 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 4.00 knots.
HIT VALLEYFIELD BRIDGE WITH ITS CARGO DERRICKS