THUNDER BAY compliance dossier

• Machinery FailureMinor
  Sep 11, 2026Windmill Point, MI, USA, Outside Provincial Boundaries

  On 11 September 2026, the bulk carrier "THUNDER BAY", reported having sustained a total failure of its steering system in the Detroit River off Detroit, MI, USA. The vessel was anchored for repairs, and once completed, resumed its voyage.

• GroundingModerate
  May 25, 2024Babys Point, ONTARIO (ON)

  On 25 May 2024, the bulk carrier "THUNDER BAY" reported having sustained a total failure of its engine on Lake St. Clair off Seaway Island, ON. The vessel proceeded at a reduced speed to an anchorage off Windsor, ON for repairs.

• Machinery FailureMinor
  Jun 3, 2022Cap Saint-Michel, QUEBEC (QC)

  On 03 June 2022, the bulk carrier "THUNDER BAY", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported experiencing engine issues while transiting the St. Lawrence River off Cap Saint-Michel, QC. The vessel anchored in the Pointe-aux-Trembles, QC anchorage where the crew carried out repairs and the vessel resumed its intended voyage.

• Near-MissMinor
  Oct 13, 2019Sorel-Tracy, QC, QUEBEC (QC)

  On 13 October 2019, the self-discharging bulk carrier "THUNDER BAY", under the conduct of a pilot, reported a close quarters situation with the pleasure craft "13D26824".

• Striking/AllisionSerious
  Aug 11, 2019Beauharnois, QC, QUEBEC (QC)

  On 11 August 2019, the bulk carrier "THUNDER BAY" allided with the arrester wire in the St. Lawrence Seaway's Lock No.3 in Beauharnois, QC. The vessel did not sustain damage but the arrester wire was damaged.

• Near-MissMinor
  Jun 11, 2019Port Lambton, ON, ONTARIO (ON)

  On 11 June 2019, the bulk carrier "THUNDER BAY" and approximately 12 unknown pleasure crafts were involved in a close quarters situation on the St. Clair River, ON. The bulk carrier took evasive action to avoid a collision.

• Machinery FailureMinor
  Mar 31, 2018Thessalon, ON, ONTARIO (ON)

  On 31 March 2018, the bulk carrier "THUNDER BAY" reported that the vessel's controllable pitch propeller blades seals were leaking hydraulic oil off Thessalon, ON. The vessel proceeded to anchor to have repairs carried out.

• Striking/AllisionSerious
  Jul 11, 2016Port Colborne, ON, ONTARIO (ON)

  On 11 July 2016, the bulk carrier "THUNDER BAY" allided with the wall of the Welland Canal's Lock #8 off Port Colborne, ON. The vessel sustained damage to its hull and proceeded to the dock 18-2 for cargo unloading and repairs.

Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.