The 225 meter long, 37690 dwt bulk self-unloader freighter Baie St. Paul caught fire while berthed on the St. Lawrence River at Montreal, Quebec. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room. The crew were able to contain and extinguished the blaze quickly. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the fire started by some welding equipment.
The 292 meter long, 175181 dwt bulk freighter Greta Selmer went aground on the St. Lawrence River near Sainte-Pétronille, Quebec. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The vessel was later refloated and proceeded to Sept-Iles where it was inspected. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The 50 meter long, 290 dwt research vessel Coriolis II ran aground in the Gulf of St. Lawrence near Pointe-des-Monts, Quebec, Canada. The research vessel struck an uncharted shoal, but did not suffer major damage. No reports of injuries to the 24 people on board. The Coriolis II was able to proceed to Baie Comeau where it was to undergo inspection.
