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• BOTTOM CONTACTMinor
  Nov 1, 2000NEAR BUOY A22, ST. CLAIR RIVER, ONT., ONTARIO (ON)

  On 1 Nov 2000, the upbound "FOSSNES", with a pilot aboard, reportedly struck bottom near buoy A22, in the St. Clair River. The vessel proceeded to an anchorage, where it was inspected.

• GROUNDING - Under power (non-intentional)Serious
  Oct 18, 2000CAP MARTIN, ST JOSEPH DE LA RIVE, QUEBEC, QUEBEC (QC)

  On 18 October 2000, the Norwegian bulk carrier Fossnes was steaming up the St. Lawrence River bound for Sarnia, Ontario, in fair weather and under the conduct of a pilot. Shortly before noon, the helmsman advised the officer of the watch that the helm was not responding. The rudder was immobilized to starboard. Full astern was ordered, and both anchors were dropped. The vessel maintained its headway and ran aground shortly thereafter off Cap Martin. That evening, the vessel was refloated with the assistance of a tug. The Fossnes continued on its voyage and docked in the port of Québec. An inspection of the hull revealed that one of the ballast tanks was holed. The occurrence did not result in pollution.

Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.