Striking/AllisionSerious
Jul 5, 2026Pugwash, NOVA SCOTIA (NS)
On 05 July 2026, the cargo vessel "ARGENTIA DESGAGNES", with 17 people on board, reported striking a dock in Pugwash, NS. Framing and plating were damaged near a void tank.
Machinery FailureMinor
Sep 8, 2022Marsoui, QC, QUEBEC (QC)
On 08 September 2022, the general cargo vessel "ARGENTIA DESGAGNES" reported that the controls for its controllable pitch propeller had failed while the vessel was in the St. Lawrence River, 13.6 nautical miles north of Marsoui, QC. The vessel proceeded to Les Méchins, QC, to conduct repairs.
Striking/AllisionSerious
Dec 12, 2021Ste-Catherine, QUEBEC (QC)
On 11 December 2021, the bulk carrier "LAKE ST. CLAIR" reported being disabled due to a main engine failure in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, 40 nautical miles S of Sept-Îles, QC. The crew carried out repairs and the vessel resumed its voyage.
Personnel CasualtySerious
Sep 26, 2018Rocky Harbour, NL, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL)
On 26 September 2018, the cargo ship "ARGENTIA DESGAGNES", 16 nautical miles WSW Rocky Harbour, NL, reported having a crew member with a potentially fractured hip. Attempts to hoist the individual were unsuccessful due to weather. The vessel instead transferred the crew member to an ambulance in Corner Brook, NL.
Machinery FailureMinor
Aug 18, 2018Beauharnois, QC, QUEBEC (QC)
On 18 August 2018, the general cargo ship "ARGENTIA DESGAGNES" reported a main engine failure while approaching lock no. 4 near Beauharnois, QC.
GroundingMinor
Dec 6, 2017Rimouski, QC, QUEBEC (QC)
On 06 December 2017, the general cargo vessel "ARGENTIA DESGAGNES" made bottom contact while departing Rimouski, QC. The vessel was secured back to the dock and underwater inspection revealed no damage. The vessel later resumed its voyage towards Pugwash, NS.
Fouls Underwater ObjectMinor
Nov 5, 2017Norris Point, NL, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL)
On 05 November 2017, the general cargo vessel "ARGENTIA DESGAGNES", with 16 people on board, reported fouling its anchor on an underwater cable. The crew was able to clear the fouled anchor without any apparent damage to the anchor or cable. No injuries, damage or pollution reported.
Machinery FailureMinor
Jul 13, 2017Melocheville, QC, QUEBEC (QC)
On 13 July 2017, near Beauharnois, QC, the bulk carrier "ARGENTIA DESGAGNES" sustained propulsion problems. The vessel moored to lock #4 service dock for repairs.
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
