On 9/12/1994 , the vessel CHRISTOFFER OLDENDORFF (Official Number 9972) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in EN AMONT DE YAMACHICHE, LAC ST PIERRE, QUEBEC,.

The vessel, with 26 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

At about 0617 EDT on 12 September 1994, as the self-unloading bulk carrier "CHRISTOFFER OLDENDORFF" was transiting Lake St. Pierre bound for Sorel, Quebec, with a load of anthracite, a complete power failure caused the main engine and the steering gear to stop operating. The vessel sheered and ran aground. No injuries or pollution were reported as a result of this occurrence. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 3.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/1/1995 1.