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• TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY MACHINERY OR TECHNICAL SYSTEMMinor
  Apr 15, 2018Cape Hurd, Northern Lake Huron, ON, ONTARIO (ON)

  On 15 April 2018, the bulk carrier "ALGOSTEEL" experienced a hydraulic oil leak in the steering gear system causing a total system failure in heavy sea, off Cape Hurd, Northern Lake Huron, ON. The vessel was repaired and resumed its voyage.

• SUSTAINS DAMAGE RENDER UNSEAWORTHY/UNFIT FOR PURPOSE - Unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc.Serious
  Apr 12, 2018Stoneport,MI,USA, Outside Provincial Boundaries

  On 12 April 2018, the bulk carrier "ALGOSTEEL" reported a crack in its hull at No 5 ballast tank. The vessel resumed its transit after repairs were carried out.

• STRIKING - Allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels)Serious
  Jul 21, 201792nd street bridge, Calumet River, USA, Outside Provincial Boundaries

  On 21 July 2017, the bulk carrier "ALGOSTEEL", while being assisted by tugs "MASSACHUSSETTS" and "FLORIDA", struck the 92nd street wing bridge, near Calumet River, USA.

• STRIKING - Allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels)Serious
  May 21, 2015Sarnia, ON, ONTARIO (ON)

  On 21 May 2015, the bulk carrier "ALGOSTEEL" struck the moored chemical/products tanker "MARIA DESGAGNES" while berthing at the Shell Dock in Sarnia, ON. The "ALGOSTEEL" sustained major damage to its lifeboat; the "MARIA DESGAGNES" sustained minor damage to its port bow.

• SUSTAINS DAMAGE RENDER UNSEAWORTHY/UNFIT FOR PURPOSE - Unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc.Serious
  Jun 27, 2012MAC ARTHUR LOCK (USA SOO LOCK) MI, USA

  On 27 June 2012, a ship arrester boom was lowered on the deck of the "M/V ALGOSTEEL" when vessel was entering the MacArthur Lock, Sault Ste Marie, USA upbound. The boom damaged the oil pollution kit locker on vessel. No injuries and no pollution rptd

• PERSON SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED - In contact with any part of the ship or its contentsSerious
  Aug 8, 2011LOCK NO. 3, WELLAND CANAL, ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY, ON, ONTARIO (ON)

  On 08 August 2011, while transiting the Welland Canal, a crew member onboard the "ALGOSTEEL" struck his head and required medical attention ashore.

• SUSTAINS DAMAGE RENDER UNSEAWORTHY/UNFIT FOR PURPOSE - Unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc.Serious
  Dec 21, 2010ST.LAWRENCE SEAWAY, USA

  On 21 December 2010, while transiting Snell Lock, St.Lawrence Seaway, U.S.A., the upbound bulk carrier "ALGOSTEEL" was found to have a 1m vertical crack in the vicinity of No.5 cargo hold.

• STRIKING - Allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels)Serious
  Sep 4, 2008LOCK 8 WELLAND CANAL, ONTARIO (ON)

  On 04 September 2008, as the bulk carrier "ALGOSTEEL" was passing through Gates #1&2 Lock 8, Welland Canal, the gates began to close, striking the vessel and caused damage to the gates. The v/l suffered minor scrapes. SLSA Inspecting

Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.