Machinery FailureMinor
Apr 15, 2018Cape Hurd, Northern Lake Huron, ON, ONTARIO (ON)
On 15 April 2018, the bulk carrier "ALGOSTEEL" experienced a hydraulic oil leak in the steering gear system causing a total system failure in heavy sea, off Cape Hurd, Northern Lake Huron, ON. The vessel was repaired and resumed its voyage.
Damage/UnseaworthySerious
Apr 12, 2018Stoneport,MI,USA, Outside Provincial Boundaries
On 12 April 2018, the bulk carrier "ALGOSTEEL" reported a crack in its hull at No 5 ballast tank. The vessel resumed its transit after repairs were carried out.
Striking/AllisionSerious
Jul 21, 201792nd street bridge, Calumet River, USA, Outside Provincial Boundaries
On 21 July 2017, the bulk carrier "ALGOSTEEL", while being assisted by tugs "MASSACHUSSETTS" and "FLORIDA", struck the 92nd street wing bridge, near Calumet River, USA.
Striking/AllisionSerious
May 21, 2015Sarnia, ON, ONTARIO (ON)
On 21 May 2015, the bulk carrier "ALGOSTEEL" struck the moored chemical/products tanker "MARIA DESGAGNES" while berthing at the Shell Dock in Sarnia, ON. The "ALGOSTEEL" sustained major damage to its lifeboat; the "MARIA DESGAGNES" sustained minor damage to its port bow.
Damage/UnseaworthySerious
Jun 27, 2012MAC ARTHUR LOCK (USA SOO LOCK) MI, USA
On 27 June 2012, a ship arrester boom was lowered on the deck of the "M/V ALGOSTEEL" when vessel was entering the MacArthur Lock, Sault Ste Marie, USA upbound. The boom damaged the oil pollution kit locker on vessel. No injuries and no pollution rptd
Personnel CasualtySerious
Aug 8, 2011LOCK NO. 3, WELLAND CANAL, ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY, ON, ONTARIO (ON)
On 08 August 2011, while transiting the Welland Canal, a crew member onboard the "ALGOSTEEL" struck his head and required medical attention ashore.
Damage/UnseaworthySerious
Dec 21, 2010ST.LAWRENCE SEAWAY, USA
On 21 December 2010, while transiting Snell Lock, St.Lawrence Seaway, U.S.A., the upbound bulk carrier "ALGOSTEEL" was found to have a 1m vertical crack in the vicinity of No.5 cargo hold.
Striking/AllisionSerious
Sep 4, 2008LOCK 8 WELLAND CANAL, ONTARIO (ON)
On 04 September 2008, as the bulk carrier "ALGOSTEEL" was passing through Gates #1&2 Lock 8, Welland Canal, the gates began to close, striking the vessel and caused damage to the gates. The v/l suffered minor scrapes. SLSA Inspecting
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
