Machinery FailureMinor
Dec 12, 2025Sheridan Point, ONTARIO (ON)
On 12 December 2025, the tanker "PAUL A. DESGAGNES", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported a total failure of its fuel supply system and a subsequent loss of propulsion on Lake Erie off Colchester, ON. The propulsion was restored, and the vessel proceeded to an anchorage to investigate the issue.
Near-MissMinor
Jul 9, 2023Pointe Pouliot, QUEBEC (QC)
On 09 July 2023, the chemical tanker "PAUL A. DESGAGNES" reported having experienced a close-quarters situation with the pleasure craft "DRAKKAR" while departing from Rimouski, QC.
Damage/UnseaworthySerious
May 10, 2023Île Brion, QUEBEC (QC)
On 10 May 2023, the tanker "PAUL A. DESGAGNES" reported having experienced main engine cooling issues while proceeding upbound in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, QC. The crew repaired the vessel while adrift and resumed its voyage.
Machinery FailureMinor
Apr 22, 2023Saint-Pierre-les-Becquets, QC, QUEBEC (QC)
On 22 April 2023, the oil tanker "PAUL A. DESGAGNES", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported an engine failure while transiting upbound on the St. Lawrence river. The vessel anchored to assess the situation and carry out repairs.
Machinery FailureMinor
Mar 6, 2023Pointe à John, QUEBEC (QC)
On 06 March 2023, the tanker "PAUL A. DESGAGNES", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported being disabled due to a blackout and a loss of propulsion in the St. Lawrence River off Grandes-Bergeronnes, QC. The crew repaired the vessel adrift and resumed the voyage.
Striking/AllisionSerious
Feb 19, 2022Montréal, QUEBEC (QC)
On 19 February 2022, the tanker "PAUL A. DESGAGNES", while berthing under the conduct of a pilot, reported striking a dock at section 101 of the Port of Montreal in Montréal, QC. The vessel and the dock sustained minor damage.
Striking/AllisionSerious
Aug 8, 2021Sarnia, ONTARIO (ON)
On 08 August 2021, the product tanker "PAUL A. DESGAGNES" reported having made contact with a dock while departing Sarnia, ON. The vessel proceeded to anchor in the river to assess damages. Minor damage to the vessel and the dock was reported.
Machinery FailureMinor
Apr 25, 2021Saint-Laurent-de-l’Île-d’Orléans, QUEBEC (QC)
On 25 April 2021, the product/chemical tanker "PAUL A. DESGAGNES", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported a machinery failure while transiting the St. Lawrence River off Saint-Laurent-de-l’Île-d’Orléans, QC. The vessel anchored and the crew carried out repairs which allowed the vessel to resume its voyage.
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
