14 September 2014
Glendale Bridge (No. 5) area - St Catharines
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| Algocanada under the Glendale Bridge |
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| Lock 4 (Twin Flight Locks) just ahead |
(Note: Interesting information about the boat in the report)
Summary
On 24 July 2009, while proceeding westward in eastern Lake Ontario, the petro-chemical tanker AlgoCanada experienced an explosion in the bow thruster compartment. The vessel sustained minor damage to the bow thruster compartment and forecastle. There were no injuries or damage to the environment and the vessel continued its voyage.
ALGOCANADA
Manager: Algoma Tankers Limited
Registry: St Catharines / Canada
Builder: Med Marine Kilavuzluk Ve Romorkaj Hizmetleri 2008
Type: Double Hull Product Oil Tanker
Principal Particulars
LOA 129.85 426'-1"
Beam (mld) 19.8 64'-11"
Depth (mld) 9.95 32'- 08"
Keel to Mast 32.8 107'-07"
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