The 223 meter long bulk carrier John B. Aird ran aground on St. Lawrence River near Morrisburg, Ontario. The bulk carrier had run on to Doran Shoal sustaining some hull damage on the starboard side amidships. Divers were requested and some underwater repair work was conducted. No reports of injuries or pollution released. A tug was requested to help refloat the vessel. The John B. Aird was en route to Sept Iles with a cargo of slag.
The 146 meter long, 10385 dwt freighter BBC Chile went aground on the St. Lawrence River near the entrance to the South Shore Canal near Montreal, Quebec. The freighter had gone outside the channel as the vessel was entering Lake St. Louis. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The BBC Chile was refloated the following night with the aid of a few tugs and resume its upbound voyage. Reports state traffic was halted for several hours as the vessel partially blocked the channel.
The 259 meter long, 56880 dwt container ship MSC Regina became disabled and went aground while on the St. Lawrence River near Grondines, Quebec. The vessel had suffered a power blackout and drifted out of the navigation channel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Two tugs were dispatched to refloat the vessel. The MSC Regina was en route to Sines, Portugal from Montreal.
