On 10/5/1979 , the vessel ASTERION (Official Number 5249) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in ST LAWRENCE SEAWAY-JACQUES CARTIER BRIDGE,.

The vessel, with 35 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

PUMP FAILURE IN STEERING FLAT CAUSED LOSS OF RUDDER CONTROL. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-25-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the S at 2.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/15/1979.