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- FIRESeriousJan 19, 2026Pointe aux Barques, MI, USA, Outside Provincial Boundaries
On 19 January 2026, the tanker "ALGONOVA", while under the conduct of a pilot, reported a total failure of its thermal oil system and a subsequent fire on the exhaust lagging on Lake Huron off Port Austin, MI, USA. The crew extinguished the fire and assessed the damage before resuming the voyage.
- TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY MACHINERY OR TECHNICAL SYSTEMMinorJul 29, 2025Mooretown, ON, Outside Provincial Boundaries
On 29 July 2025, the chemical tanker "ALGONOVA", with 15 people on board, reported having sustained a total loss of propulsion while transiting upbound in the St. Clair River off Mooretown, ON. The vessel anchored in the channel for the crew to assess the problem then proceeded with the assistance of the tug "WELLAND" towards the Sydney Smith dock in Sarnia, ON. The crew performed the repairs, and the vessel continued its voyage.
- TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY MACHINERY OR TECHNICAL SYSTEMMinorNov 3, 2023Rochers aux Oiseaux, QUEBEC (QC)
On 03 November 2023, the tanker "ALGONOVA" reported having sustained a total failure of its cooling system in the Chenal Laurentien, QC. The crew assessed the issue and the vessel resumed its voyage.
- RISK OF COLLISION (near collision) - With another vessel or other floating objectMinorSep 1, 2020Windmill Point, ON, ONTARIO (ON)
On 01 September 2020, the bulk carrier "ALGONOVA" reported a close quarters situation with 4 sailboats near Windmill Point, ON.
- TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY MACHINERY OR TECHNICAL SYSTEMMinorJun 16, 2019Thorold, ON., ONTARIO (ON)
On 16 June 2019, the tanker "ALGONOVA" reported a machinery failure while transiting Canal Welland, St. Catharines, ON. The vessel berthed in the canal to perform repairs.
- TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY MACHINERY OR TECHNICAL SYSTEMMinorMay 15, 2019St. Lawrence Seaway off St. Catharines, ON., ONTARIO (ON)
On 15 May 2019, the tanker "ALGONOVA" reported a machinery failure while transiting Canal Welland, St. Catharines, ON. The vessel berthed in the canal to perform repairs.
- TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY MACHINERY OR TECHNICAL SYSTEMMinorApr 19, 2016Lake Erie, ON, ONTARIO (ON)
On 19 April 2016, the products/chemical tanker "ALGONOVA" reported having main engine problems and anchored off the Southeast Shoal on Lake Erie, ON.
- TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY MACHINERY OR TECHNICAL SYSTEMMinorNov 5, 2014Cobourg, Ontario, ONTARIO (ON)
On 05 November 2014, the chemical/product tanker "ALGONOVA" sustained a black-out on Lake Ontario off Cobourg, Ontario. The vessel anchored to assess the situation. No injuries or pollution reported.
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Algonova is double-hulled tanker built for Algoma Tankers Limited, a subsidiary of Algoma Central. The tanker's construction began in 2006 at Ereğli Shipyard in Turkey as Eregli 04. The ship was launched in 2008 as Algonova after the tanker was purchased by Algoma Tankers Limited while still under construction. The ship services ports on the Great Lakes and the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Algonova is the second ship to bear the name.

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