
Overview
The Mathilda Desgagnes was the name of a cargo vessel built to supply bases in the Canadian Arctic for Canada Steamship Lines. She was built in 1959 as the MV Eskimo, a name she sailed under for 20 years. She was refitted in 1979, and sailed under the name Mathilda Desgagnes, continuing to serve the Canadian Arctic, until 2006. In 2007 she was sold to Transcomar Shipping, of Port-au-Prince, and was renamed MV Gisela. Her registration was changed from Canada to Panama.
Compliance
On 5 August 2005, the general cargo vessel Mathilda Desgagnes grounded near Port Meunier (Anticosti Island). Vessel refloated with tug assistance the next day.
Vessel "MATHILDA DESGAGNES" experienced a small fire in the windlass starter panel located in the forecastle. It was quickly extinguished shortly thereafter. No injury reported.
On 3 July 2004, the Mathilda Desgagnés reported a close quarters situation with the pleasure craft Le Perfecto off Port St-François.
ARM CAUGHT BY ROPE DURING LOADING PROCEDURES Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-91
ICE DAMMAGE OCCURED FOLLOWING DISCHARGE OF CARGO Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-91
VSL CONTACTED THE BOTTOM WHILE SWINGING AT ANCHOR Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-90
VSL SUSTAINED ICE DAMAGE WHILE ON A PASSAGE TO BAIE COMEAU Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-90
VSL STRUCK THE DOCK WHILE MANOEUVERING TO GO ALONGSIDE STERN FIRST Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
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