GroundingSerious
Aug 23, 2025Cape Chapman, NUNAVUT (NU)
On 23 August 2025, the cargo vessel "ROSAIRE A. DESGAGNES" reported having run aground in Pelly Bay, NU while transiting to Kugaaruk, NU with community resupply cargo. The vessel was refloated at high tide and anchored for a damage assessment. The Canadian Coast Guard Ship "JEAN GOODWILL" escorted the vessel to Nanisivik, NU.
Near-MissModerate
Nov 28, 2024Long Pond Wharf, Conception Bay South, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL)
On 28 November 2024, while conducting an environmental response exercise, the service ship "C06061ON", struck the stern line of the cargo vessel "ROSAIRE A. DESGANGES which was secured at the dock in Long Pond, NL.
Personnel CasualtyCritical
Aug 16, 2023Cape Hewett, NUNAVUT (NU)1 death
On 16 August 2023, the cargo vessel "ROSAIRE A. DESGAGNES" reported one of its crew members as being physically incapacitated in Davis Strait, NU. The vessel rerouted to Clyde River, NU to disembark the incapacitated crew member.
Machinery FailureMinor
Jun 21, 2023Cap sur Mer, QUEBEC (QC)
On 21 June 2023, the general cargo ship "ROSAIRE A. DESGAGNES", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported having sustained a total loss of propulsion while leaving section No. 56 of the Port de Montréal, QC. The vessel resolved the issue while adrift and continued on its voyage.
GroundingModerate
Nov 25, 2020Trois-Rivières, QC, QUEBEC (QC)
On 25 November 2020, the general cargo vessel "ROSAIRE A. DESGAGNES" reported the failure of its main engine off Trois-Rivières, QC. The vessel dropped its anchor, the crew carried out repairs, and the vessel resumed its voyage.
CollisionModerate
Jun 21, 2019Section 31, Montreal Harbour, QC., QUEBEC (QC)
On 21 June 2019, the US naval ship "USS BILLINGS", under the conduct of a pilot, while leaving section 32 of Montreal Harbour, QC, struck the general cargo vessel "ROSAIRE A. DESGAGNES", which was berthed at section 31. Minor damage to both vessels was reported; there were no injuries or pollution reported.
Damage/UnseaworthySerious
Sep 2, 2017Cambridge Bay (Ikaluktutiak) , NU, NUNAVUT (NU)
On 02 September 2017, off Roberts Bay, NU, the general cargo vessel "ROSAIRE A. DESGAGNES" was reported having sustained major hull damage due to ice. The vessel proceeded to Milne Inlet, NU, under the escort of the Canadian Coast Guard ship "DESGROSEILLIERS". No pollution or injuries reported.
Near-MissMinor
Aug 13, 2017Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel, Qc, QUEBEC (QC)
On 13 August 2017, the general cargo "ROSAIRE A. DESGAGNES" reported a close quarter situation with the pleasure craft "FELICITE 4". The ship altered course to avoid a collision.
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
