On 7/14/2005 , the vessel OLYMPIC MERIT (Official Number 9819) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in LOWER APPROACH WALL - BEAUHARNOIS, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 24 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 14 July 2005, the vessel Olympic Merit struck the approach wall below Beauharnois lock.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the NW at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/14/2005 .