Machinery FailureMinor
May 5, 2026Point Pelee, ONTARIO (ON)
On 05 May 2026, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA STRONGFIELD" reported a total engine failure on Lake Erie off Wheatley, ON. The vessel proceeded to an anchorage for investigation and repairs.
Near-MissMinor
Aug 1, 2025Point Edward, ONTARIO (ON)
On 01 August 2025, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA STRONGFIELD", reported a close quarters situation with a large number of pleasure crafts under the Blue Water Bridge in Point Edward, ON while transiting upbound in the St. Clair River. The bulk carrier maneuvered to avoid collisions.
GroundingSerious
Nov 6, 2024Sarnia Elevator Dock, Sarnia, ON, ONTARIO (ON)
On 06 November 2024, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA STRONGFIELD" reported that it went aground while approaching the dock at Sarnia, ON, on the St. Claire River. The vessel refloated itself and proceeded to moor alongside where the crew inspected for damage.
Machinery FailureMinor
Oct 16, 2024Whitefish Point, MI, USA, Outside Provincial Boundaries
On 16 October 2024, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA STRONGFIELD" reported having sustained a total engine failure on Lake Superior off Whitefish Bay, MI, USA. The engine was stopped and the crew effected repairs while adrift. Once completed, the vessel resumed its voyage.
Near-MissMinor
Jul 27, 2024Poulier de la Longue Pointe, QUEBEC (QC)
On 27 July 2024, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA STRONGFIELD", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported having experienced a close quarters situation with a pleasure craft in the St. Lawrence River off Port de Montréal, QC.
GroundingModerate
Apr 27, 2024Cap sur Mer, QUEBEC (QC)
On 27 April 2024, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA STRONGFIELD", with 18 people on board and while under the conduct of a pilot, reported having sustained a total failure of its propulsion system, causing an unexpected loss of speed, in the St. Lawrence River off Port de Montréal, QC. The vessel proceeded to an anchorage off Longueuil, QC to assess the issue.
Machinery FailureMinor
Nov 26, 2023Poulier de la Longue Pointe, QUEBEC (QC)
On 26 November 2023, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA STRONGFIELD", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported having lost propulsion after having sustained a total failure of its main engine's air control system in the St. Lawrence River off Port de Montréal, QC. The crew assessed the issue while adrift and the vessel resumed its voyage.
Machinery FailureMinor
Sep 7, 2022Pointe Manicouagan, QUEBEC (QC)
On 07 September 2022, the bulk carrier "ALGOMA STRONGFIELD" reported having sustained a blackout and being disabled while transiting the St. Lawrence River off Matane, QC. The crew restarted the engines and the vessel continued its voyage.
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
