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Algonova

Algonova

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The Halifax Shipping News Reports…

A fire occurred on the AlgoNova 9am this morning, 83km North of Gaspe. JRCC Dispatched a helo  and a C-130 from Greenwood, to the Honuedo Straight. AlgoNova departed Halifax on Friday. Another Commercial Vessel and a CCGS Ship were also standing by to render assistance.

A later report stated the crew of the AlgoNova was able to extinguish the fire while the vessel was in the Honguedo Strait.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The 130 meter long tanker was left Halifax en route to Quebec.  The cause of the fire was not reported.

 

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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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