GroundingMinor
Jun 24, 2026Montréal, QUEBEC (QC)
On 24 June 2026, the cargo vessel "KAMINISTIQUA", with 20 people on board, dropped anchor to prevent grounding after a controllable pitch propeller control failure while approaching the upbound wall of Saint-Lambert lock in Montréal, QC. The vessel was secured to the wall where the crew effected repairs.
Near-MissMinor
May 20, 2026Cap sur Mer, QUEBEC (QC)
On 20 May 2026, the bulk carrier "KAMINISTIQUA", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported having experienced a close quarters situation with the pleasure craft "UNPLUG" while exiting Canal de la Rive Sud off Longueuil, QC.
Machinery FailureMinor
Nov 2, 2025Pointe des Pères, QUEBEC (QC)
On 02 November 2025, the bulk carrier "KAMINISTIQUA", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported a total engine failure in the St. Lawrence River off Lanoraie, QC. The vessel was anchored for repairs.
Striking/AllisionSerious
Jul 10, 2025Sorel, QUEBEC (QC)
On 10 July 2025, the bulk carrier "KAMINISTIQUA", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported having struck the wharf during the berthing manoeuvre at section No. 14 in Sorel, QC. The vessel was secured and the crew assessed minor damages to the bow and to the dock.
Striking/AllisionSerious
Apr 17, 2025Welland Canal, ON, ONTARIO (ON)
On 17 April 2025, the bulk carrier "KAMINISTIQUA", with 17 people on board, reported having struck the western bank of the Welland Canal, ON in the vicinity of mile 12 after the failure of its main engine. The crew restarted the main engine, and the vessel proceeded to tie-up at the wharf 12 in Port Colborne, ON.
Machinery FailureMinor
Apr 15, 2025Sand Banks, ONTARIO (ON)
On 15 April 2025, the cargo vessel "KAMINISTIQUA", with 18 people on board, reported having sustained a failure of its main propulsion while transiting westbound on Lake Ontario. The crew was able to restart the vessel's propulsion and completed their voyage to Hamilton, ON where repairs were carried out.
Machinery FailureMinor
Apr 12, 2025Beauharnois, QUEBEC (QC)
On 12 April 2025, the cargo vessel "KAMINISTIQUA", with 18 people on board, reported having sustained a failure of its main propulsion system while approaching the lower Beauharnois Lock. The vessel was tied up at the wall and the crew carried out repairs.
Near-MissMinor
Aug 20, 2023Pointe Saint-Louis, QUEBEC (QC)
On 20 August 2023, the bulk carrier "KAMINISTIQUA", while under the conduct of a pilot, was reported having experienced a close-quarters situation with a pleasure craft known as "LADY ELIZABETH" on Lac Saint-François, QC.
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
