CSL Niagara
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.
