Machinery FailureMinor
Apr 19, 2026Gull Point, PA, USA, Outside Provincial Boundaries
On 19 April 2026, the cargo vessel "ALGOMA DISCOVERY" reported a total failure of its electrical power supply system and a subsequent loss of propulsion on Lake Erie off North East, PA, USA. The crew restored the electrical power and propulsion before the vessel resumed its voyage.
Damage/UnseaworthySerious
Dec 25, 2025Peacock Point, ONTARIO (ON)
On 25 December 2025, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA DISCOVERY" reported a water ingress in a cargo hold on Lake Erie off Nanticoke, ON. The crew inspected the compartment and reported a crack in the hull below the waterline. The vessel proceeded to Port Colborne, ON for repairs. A surveyor inspection revealed damages on the starboard side of the hull, below the waterline.
Damage/UnseaworthySerious
Oct 1, 2025Port-Cartier, QUEBEC (QC)
On 01 October 2025, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA DISCOVERY", reported having found a hole on the shipside, above the waterline in way of the port fuel oil storage tank while leaving Port-Cartier, QC. There was no water ingress or pollution. The vessel proceeded to an anchorage in Sept-Îles, QC to perform temporary repairs then resumed its voyage.
Machinery FailureMinor
Jan 21, 2025Montréal, QC, QUEBEC (QC)
On 21 January 2025, the cargo ship "ALGOMA DISCOVERY" reported that the main engine cooling system pipe had split while underway in the St. Lawrence Seaway off Cap St-Michel, QC. Repairs were effected while en route to Contrecoeur anchorage and the vessel proceeded on its voyage.
GroundingModerate
Aug 8, 2024Pointe des Pères, QUEBEC (QC)
On 08 August 2024, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA DISCOVERY", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported having sustained a total failure of its steering system in the St. Lawrence River off Contrecoeur, QC. The vessel proceeded to a nearby anchorage for repairs.
Machinery FailureMinor
Apr 12, 2023Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA, Outside Provincial Boundaries
On 12 April 2023, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA DISCOVERY", reported being disabled due to a main engine problem while approaching Sault Ste. Marie Locks, MI, USA. The power was restored to the engines and the vessel was secured to the Sault Ste. Marie lock wall.
GroundingSerious
Dec 15, 2022Battures Sainte-Anne, QUEBEC (QC)
On 15 December 2022, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA DISCOVERY", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported grounding in the St. Lawrence River off Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, QC, after losing steering capabilities. The vessel was refloated with the help of tugs and proceeded to Bécancour, QC, for repairs.
GroundingMinor
Nov 30, 2022Port Colborne, ONTARIO (ON)
On 30 November 2022, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA DISCOVERY" reported having made bottom contact above Lock 8 of the Welland Canal off Port Colborne, ON. The vessel docked at the Lock 8 south wall to await for divers to do an inspection of damages.
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
