Near-MissMinor
Jul 31, 2026St. Clair River Pier light "X39", ONTARIO (ON)
On 31 July 2026, the bulk carrier "CSL ST-LAURENT", with 19 people on board, reported having experienced a close quarter situation with the pleasure craft "QUATRO" in the St. Clair River off Seaway Island, ON. The bulk carrier manoeuvered to avoid a collision. The pleasure craft later reported that they were anchored in the channel with a total engine failure, and that the bulk carrier struck them. The pleasure craft reported no subsequent injury or damage. The bulk carrier reported no sign of contact with the pleasure craft.
Machinery FailureMinor
Nov 29, 2023Cap sur Mer, QUEBEC (QC)
On 29 November 2023, the bulk carrier "CSL ST-LAURENT", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported having sustained a total failure of its main engine upon departure from section No. 56 in the Port de Montréal, QC. The vessel was secured and the crew assessed the issue before resuming the voyage.
Near-MissMinor
May 5, 2023Fighting Island, Outside Provincial Boundaries
On 05 May 2023, the bulk carrier "CSL ST-LAURENT" reported having experienced a close-quarters situation with an unknown fishing vessel in Detroit River, ON. The bulk carrier manoeuvred to avoid the collision and resumed proceeding downbound.
GroundingModerate
Apr 30, 2023Thunder Bay, ONTARIO (ON)
On 30 April 2023, the bulk carrier "CSL ST-LAURENT" reported making bottom contact and striking a pier while approaching a terminal in Thunder Bay, ON. The vessel was anchored inside the breakwater, and the vessel's hull was assessed for damage.
Personnel CasualtySerious
Dec 5, 2022Îlot de la Baronnie, QUEBEC (QC)
On 05 December 2022, the bulk carrier "CSL ST-LAURENT", while alongside, reported that a crew member fell in the water upon boarding the vessel at section 56 of the Port of Montreal in Montréal, QC.
Striking/AllisionSerious
Nov 21, 2020St. Catharines, ON, ONTARIO (ON)
On 21 November 2020, the bulk carrier "CSL ST-LAURENT" made contact with the ship arrestor for Lock No. 1 in the Welland Canal, ON.
Machinery FailureMinor
Apr 17, 2020Grand Marais, MI, USA, Outside Provincial Boundaries
On 17 April 2020, the bulk carrier "CSL ST-LAURENT" sustained the failure of a main engine cylinder head whilst on Lake Superior 28 nautical miles NNW of Grand Marais, MI, USA. The vessel continued on its voyage with reduced propulsive power.
Damage/UnseaworthySerious
Dec 26, 2018Montreal Harbour Section 44 ,QC, QUEBEC (QC)
On 26 December 2018, the bulk carrier "CSL ST-LAURENT" sustained damage to the No 1 cargo hold comings, railing, and bulkhead when struck by the shore crane boom that broke in half and collapsed during discharging the cargo.
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
