FireSerious
Jan 19, 2026Pointe aux Barques, MI, USA, Outside Provincial Boundaries
On 19 January 2026, the tanker "ALGONOVA", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported a total failure of its thermal oil system and a subsequent fire on the exhaust lagging on Lake Huron off Port Austin, MI, USA. The crew extinguished the fire and assessed the damage before resuming the voyage.
Machinery FailureMinor
Jul 29, 2025Mooretown, ON, Outside Provincial Boundaries
On 29 July 2025, the chemical tanker "ALGONOVA", with 15 people on board, reported having sustained a total loss of propulsion while transiting upbound in the St. Clair River off Mooretown, ON. The vessel anchored in the channel for the crew to assess the problem then proceeded with the assistance of the tug "WELLAND" towards the Sydney Smith dock in Sarnia, ON. The crew performed the repairs, and the vessel continued its voyage.
Machinery FailureMinor
Nov 3, 2023Rochers aux Oiseaux, QUEBEC (QC)
On 03 November 2023, the tanker "ALGONOVA" reported having sustained a total failure of its cooling system in the Chenal Laurentien, QC. The crew assessed the issue and the vessel resumed its voyage.
Near-MissMinor
Sep 1, 2020Windmill Point, ON, ONTARIO (ON)
On 01 September 2020, the bulk carrier "ALGONOVA" reported a close quarters situation with 4 sailboats near Windmill Point, ON.
Machinery FailureMinor
Jun 16, 2019Thorold, ON., ONTARIO (ON)
On 16 June 2019, the tanker "ALGONOVA" reported a machinery failure while transiting Canal Welland, St. Catharines, ON. The vessel berthed in the canal to perform repairs.
Machinery FailureMinor
May 15, 2019St. Lawrence Seaway off St. Catharines, ON., ONTARIO (ON)
On 15 May 2019, the tanker "ALGONOVA" reported a machinery failure while transiting Canal Welland, St. Catharines, ON. The vessel berthed in the canal to perform repairs.
Machinery FailureMinor
Apr 19, 2016Lake Erie, ON, ONTARIO (ON)
On 19 April 2016, the products/chemical tanker "ALGONOVA" reported having main engine problems and anchored off the Southeast Shoal on Lake Erie, ON.
Machinery FailureMinor
Nov 5, 2014Cobourg, Ontario, ONTARIO (ON)
On 05 November 2014, the chemical/product tanker "ALGONOVA" sustained a black-out on Lake Ontario off Cobourg, Ontario. The vessel anchored to assess the situation. No injuries or pollution reported.
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
