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Federal Yamaska

Federal Yamaska

Federal Yamaska
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On the morning of August 12, the 180 meter long, 37144 dwt bulk carrier Federal Yamaska (IMO: 9609665) ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Verchères, Quebec. The Federal Yamaska departed from Trois Rivières bound for Montreal with a cargo of sugar when it suffered engine failure and lost power. The bulk carrier drift out of the navigation channel and stranded. The Canadian Coast Guard reports there has been no injuries and no pollution released.

Authorities have stated the vessel owner is to provide a salvage plan to refloat the Federal Yamaska. There was no indication that the bulk carrier would be refloated in the next few days. Reports do state the Federal Yamaska partially rests in the navigation channel, but the vessel is not blocking traffic.

Some reports have speculated the grounding was due to the low water levels being at the lowest in 15 years. However, the Canadian Coast Guard has stated that water levels had no part in this incident.

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.

Maccoa

Maccoa

Maccoa
Photo: Facebook/Michael Rodaway

On the early morning hours of December 24, the 185 meter long, 30898 dwt bulk carrier Maccoa (IMO: 9413913) ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Ile Marie and Vercheres, Quebec, Canada. The Maccoa departed from Montreal on December 23 bound for Waterford, Ireland when it suffered a power blackout and drifted out of the shipping lane. The Canadian Coast Guard was alerted and found the vessel in stable condition. There were no reports of damage or water ingress.  The Coast Guard delivered generators and supplies to the bulk carrier while a survey was conducted for a salvage plan.

The crew was able to restore power on the night of December 24, but the Maccoa will not be re-floated due to the holidays. No reports of injuries to the 20 crew on board.

The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.