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Tug hit boom
The tug 'Ocean A. Gauthier' (IMO: 7305904) allided with the unloading boom of the berthed 'John D. Leitch' at Goderich, Ontario, in position 43 44 43 N, 081 43 36 W, on Feb 16, 2022, at around 02.45 a.m. EST. The tug suffered some damage in the contact.
Bottom touch near Kahnawake
The 'John D.Leitch' encountered a bottom touch due to bank suction in the South Shore Canal in position 45 24.983N, 73 41.4W, near Kahnawake, Quebec, on Aug 28, 2021, at 6.15 a.m. There was no damage to the vessel reported, and it resumed its voyage from Montreal to Quebec and on to Port Weller the same day.
Engine trouble in Hamilton
The 'John D. Leitch returned to Hamilton in the morning ofo April 3, 2021, two days after leaving her winter berth. The vessel barely got into Lake Ontario when an engine problem occurred. There was no quick fix and the high winds kept her at anchor. The tug 'Ocean A Gauthier' was called and pulled her her back for repairs with Omni Coastal in Hamilton on her stern. The vessel docke at Berth 23. It was not known how long she will be out of service.
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