Near-MissMinor
Jul 9, 2023Pointe des Îlets, QUEBEC (QC)
On 09 July 2023, the tug "LEO A. MCARTHUR", while pushing the barge "JOHN J CARRICK" and under the conduct of a pilot, reported having experienced a close-quarters situation with the pleasure craft "MOMOUSSE" while proceeding upbound on Lac Saint-Pierre, QC.
Machinery FailureMinor
Sep 3, 2022Pointe-au-Pic, QUEBEC (QC)
On 03 September 2022, the tug "LEO A. MCARTHUR", while anchored with the barge "JOHN J CARRICK" in tow, reported sustaining main engine issues in Pointe-au-Pic, QC. The vessel and the barge left the anchorage after repairs were completed.
Machinery FailureMinor
Jun 18, 2022Barrack Point, NEW BRUNSWICK (NB)
On 18 June 2022, the tug "LEO A. MCARTHUR", with 14 people on board, reported sustaining a pitch failure on the port controllable pitch propeller in Saint John Harbour, NB. Later, the vessel reported the problem was resolved and continued its voyage.
Near-MissMinor
Sep 15, 2021Halifax, NOVA SCOTIA (NS)
On 15 September 2021, the tug "LEO A. MCARTHUR", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported a close quarters situation with the sailing vessel "ANAM CARA I" while transiting the harbour in Halifax, NS. The tug blew its whistle and took evasive action to prevent the collision.
Machinery FailureMinor
Dec 12, 2020Saint-Siméon, QC, QUEBEC (QC)
On 12 December 2020, the tug "LEO A. MCARTHUR", while pushing the tanker barge "JOHN J CARRICK", sustained multiple problems with its port main engine while transiting the St. Lawrence River. The first issues occurred off Saint-Siméon, QC, with the tug and barge eventually docking in Québec, QC, for repairs, and then anchoring off Trois-Rivières, QC, to conduct further repairs.
Not InvolvedModerate
Oct 27, 2020Heath Point, Anticosti Island, QC, QUEBEC (QC)
On 27 October 2020, the barge "JOHN J CARRICK", which was being pushed by the tug "LEO A. MCARTHUR", sustained a fire in its machinery space 40 nautical miles off Heath Point on Anticosti Island, QC. The fire was extinguished and the tug and barge unit resumed its voyage.
Machinery FailureMinor
Nov 23, 2014Cape Vincent, NY, Outside Provincial Boundaries
On 23 November 2014, the tug "VICTORIOUS", pushing the barge "JOHN J CARRICK" sustained a black out. The vessel had to anchor for repairs.
Machinery FailureMinor
Jun 14, 2014Pelee Island, Lake Erie, ON, ONTARIO (ON)
On 14 June 2014, the tug "VICTORIOUS", pushing the barge "JOHN J CARRICK", sustained a diesel alternator failure causing a black out, 10 nm E of Pelee island, west Lake Erie, Ontario.
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
