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 139 meter long, 12612 dwt freighter Sedna Desgagnes ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Prescott, Ontario. The vessel was en route to Chicago from Sorel, Quebec with a cargo of iron ore when it hard aground. No reports of injuries to any of the 18 crew members on board. Authorities report the Senda Desgagnes is hard aground listing slightly to starboard. Two tugs were dispatched to the scene, but were unable to refloat the freighter. When the vessel is refloated, it will be taken to Prescott where divers will conduct an inspection.
The 220 meter long, 7406 dwt passenger ship Maasdam allided on the St. Lawrence River at Montreal, Canada. The Maasdam was attempting to berth when it struck the pier suffering only minor damage above the waterline. No one was injured and no pollution released. The vessel was under the control of two local pilots at the time of the incident. The Canadian Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the accident.
