ALGOMA EQUINOX compliance dossier

• GroundingSerious
  Jul 21, 2026Bay Point, ONTARIO (ON)

  On 21 July 2026, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA EQUINOX" reported having run aground while departing from Sarnia, ON. The vessel was freed by the tugs "WELLAND" and "PRIDE" and resumed its voyage after the crew reported no apparent damage.

• Near-MissMinor
  Jun 9, 2025Babys Point, ONTARIO (ON)

  On 09 June 2025, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA EQUINOX" reported having experienced close quarters situations with multiple fishing vessels in the St. Clair River, ON. The vessel used sound signals and altered course to avoid a collision.

• Machinery FailureMinor
  Aug 9, 2024Pointe Rouge, QUEBEC (QC)

  On 09 August 2024, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA EQUINOX" reported having sustained a total engine failure in the St. Lawrence River off Matane, QC. The vessel proceeded to an anchorage off Baie-Comeau, QC for repairs.

• Near-MissMinor
  Jul 27, 2024Pointe aux Sables, QUEBEC (QC)

  On 27 July 2024, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA EQUINOX", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported having experienced a close quarters situation with a sailing vessel in the St. Lawrence River off Trois-Rivières, QC.

• Near-MissMinor
  May 24, 2024Grassy Island, ONTARIO (ON)

  On 24 May 2024, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA EQUINOX" reported having experienced a close quarters situation with a pleasure craft in the Detroit River, ON. The bulk carrier used sound signals and the pleasure craft maneuvered to avoid a collision.

• GroundingModerate
  Jun 26, 2023Pointe des Pères, QUEBEC (QC)

  On 26 June 2023, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA EQUINOX", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported proceeding to an anchorage off Tracy, QC after having experienced the total failure of its engine. The issue was solved at anchor and the vessel resumed its upbound voyage.

• Near-MissMinor
  May 15, 2023Peche Island, Outside Provincial Boundaries

  On 15 May 2023, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA EQUINOX" reported having experienced a close-quarters situation with an unknown fishing vessel while proceeding upbound and entering Lake St. Clair, MI, USA. The bulk carrier sounded signals, observed no reaction from the fishing vessel and maneuvered to avoid the collision before continuing on its voyage.

• Machinery FailureMinor
  Nov 21, 2022Pointe de la Durantaye, QUEBEC (QC)

  On 21 November 2022, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA EQUINOX", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported having sustained a blackout in the Chenal des Grands Voiliers off Rivière Maheu, QC. The vessel proceeded back to the anchorage off Rivière Maheu, QC.

Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.