Phoenix Star

• FIRESerious
  Sep 8, 2011LANORAIE, ST-LAWRENCE, QC., QUEBEC (QC)

  On 08 september 2011, the "J.W. SHELLEY" sustain a fire in the engine room, due to a M/E clutch overheating. The fire was extinguished shortly thereafter. Neither injuries nor pollution reported.

• STRIKING - Allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels)Serious
  Jun 4, 2011QUEBEC, QC, QUEBEC (QC)

  On 04 June 2011, the "J.W. SHELLEY" struck the "SVINOY" while berthing at section 53 of Port of Quebec, Quebec. Neither injuries nor pollution reported.Minor damage reported to the "SVINOY".

• SUSTAINS DAMAGE RENDER UNSEAWORTHY/UNFIT FOR PURPOSE - Unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc.Serious
  Jun 26, 2004BAIE COMEAU, QUE., QUEBEC (QC)

  On 26 June 2004 in the port of Baie Comeau, a hole was found in the no.2 starboard ballast tank of the ALGOCEN.

• TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY MACHINERY OR TECHNICAL SYSTEMMinor
  Jun 24, 2004BECANCOUR, ST.LAWRENCE RIVER, QUE., QUEBEC (QC)

  Whilst proceeding down river on the St.Lawrence off Becancour on 24 June 04, the ALGOCEN sustained a main engine malfunction and the crew was required to drop anchor in emergency .

• STRIKING - Allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels)Serious
  Dec 15, 2003SARNIA ELEVATOR DOCK, ONTARIO (ON)

  On 15 Dec 2003, while berthing Sarnia Elevator Dock, Sarnia ,Ont., the bulk carrier "ALGOCEN" struck and damaged 16m of dock face. V/L sustained a 1m crack above waterline at the stem. V/L repaired & inspected by TCMS & Lloyds.

• RISK OF STRIKING (near allision) - Risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels)Moderate
  Apr 24, 2001LES ESC0UMINS PILOT STATION, QUEBEC (QC)

  A close quarters situation developed between the ALGOCEN and the fishing vessel LISA D No.1 off the Les Escoumins pilot station. The fishing vessel was no longer visible in the darkness due to an electrical failure of the navigation lights.

• GROUNDING - Under power (non-intentional)Serious
  Sep 30, 2000SARNIA GRAIN ELEVATOR, SARNIA, ONTARIO, ONTARIO (ON)

  At 0550, 30 Sept 2000, the "ALGOCEN" was backing away from Sarnia Grain Elevator when the bow grounded lightly. Within 10 minutes the vessel freed herself. After inspection, no apparent damage was sustained and the vessel proceeded.

• STRIKING - Allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels)Serious
  Aug 7, 2000OFF ST-JEAN-DESCHAILLONS, QUÉBEC., QUEBEC (QC)

  On 07 August at 1033 the laker "ALGOCEN", proceeding upbound, struck the tug "PHIL D" which was made fast to a dredger which was anchored. No pollution, very minor damaged.

Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.