Gordon C. Leitch

• GROUNDING - Under power (non-intentional)Serious
  Jul 19, 2011ST-MARY'S RIVER, USA

  On 19 July 2011, the bulk carrier Gordon C. Leitch lost steering while downbound in West Neebish Channel. The vessel refloated and anchored in Nine Mine Anchorage area awaiting for USCG inspection. No pollution nor damage reported

• STRIKING - Allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels)Serious
  Nov 9, 2009THUNDER BAY, ON, ONTARIO (ON)

  On 09 November 2009, while docking at Richardson Elevator, Thunder Bay, Ontario, the bulk carrier "GORDON C. LEITCH" struck a steel fendering projection perforating the hull 1.1m above water level. TC inspecting.

• INTENTIONAL BEACHING/GROUNDING/ANCHORING to avoid occurrenceMinor
  Jun 27, 2007NEAR BUOY K-154, PORT OF QUEBEC, QC, QUEBEC (QC)

  On 27 June 2007, the upbound vessel Gordon C Leitch had to anchor at the port of Quebec due to main generator problems. Approximately four hours later the vessel resumed voyage.

• GROUNDING - Not under power (includes drifting) (non-intentional)Serious
  Aug 3, 2004SOUTH SHORE CANAL, ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY, QC, QUEBEC (QC)

  On 03 August, 2004, at 07:05 EDST, the bulk carrier Gordon C. Leitch ran aground at bouy A-2, at the western entrance to the South Shore Canal, St. Lawrence Seaway. The vessel sustained damage to the number one port ballast tank.

• STRIKING - Allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels)Serious
  Mar 23, 1999PORT OF HAVRE ST. PIERRE, QUEBEC

  While manoeuvring alongside, vessel struck quay tearing open the shell plating in way of port bunker tank causing pollution.

• COLLISION - With another vessel or other floating objectSerious
  Nov 26, 1996INDIANA HARBOUR, CALUMET RIVER, U.S.A.

  While proceeding stern first into the Calumet River with a tug, GORDON C LEITCH sheered to starboard and made contact with berthed Bulgarian Bulk Carrier M.V. Kamenitza, damaging its bulwark railings.

• STRIKING - Allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels)Serious
  Sep 18, 1995EISENHOWER LOCK

  Vessel struck lock wall when it sheered to port upon entering Eisenhower Lock. Sustained 2m long fracture above waterline. Will undergo repairs in Hamilton, Ontario.

• STRIKING - Allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels)Serious
  Dec 10, 1994GODERICH HARBOUR, LAKE HURON, MAITLAND RIVER

  V/L MADE CONTACT WITH TIE-UP WALL. Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-94

Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.