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CSL Niagara

CSL Niagara

CSL Niagara
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On April 9, the 222.5 meter long, 33402 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier CSL Niagara (IMO: 7128423) allided on the St. Lawrence River near Beauharnois, Quebec. The CSL Niagara was headed from Montreal, Quebec to Superior, Wisconsin when it’s bow struck the lock wall. The port bow sustained a large hole resulting in water ingress.

Reports state the bulk carrier remained afloat and was able to proceed under its owner power to Montreal. The vessel will undergo repairs while authorities conduct an investigation into the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Algoma Discovery

Algoma Discovery

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The 222 meter long, 34752 dwt bulk freighter Algoma Discovery allided with the ship arrestor in a lock at Beauharnois, Quebec on the St. Lawrence River.  The Algoma Discovery was downbound when it hit the arrestor collapsing the frame holding the cables.   Traffic was halted as a heavy crane will be needed to replace the arrestor.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state there were strong winds at the time of the allision.

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