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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

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

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.