Reviews & Ratings for the Algonova

On June 16, the cargo ship 'Algonova', en route from Port Colborne, encountered engine troubles while navigating through the Welland Canal near St. Catharines, Ontario, at coordinates 43 06 42 N, 79 11 48 W. The vessel was compelled to dock in the canal for necessary repairs to address the engine failure. Following the maintenance, the 'Algonova' successfully resumed its journey, arriving at the port of Montreal at 10:40 a.m.

On May 15, 2019, at 3 p.m., the cargo ship 'Algonova' experienced a critical engine malfunction while navigating the Welland Canal in the vicinity of St. Catharines, Ontario. The incident necessitated an immediate docking, and the vessel safely berthed in Port Colborne by 4 p.m. Following essential repairs, the Algonova resumed its journey toward Montreal, ultimately arriving at its destination on May 19 at 1:45 a.m. This event highlights the challenges faced by maritime operators in ensuring vessel reliability during transit.

On January 19, 2014, at 9 a.m., a fire erupted on the chemical tanker 'AlgoNova' while operating 83 kilometers north of Gaspe in the Honguedo Strait. The vessel, which had departed from Halifax on January 17, quickly faced an emergency situation. In response, a Cormorant helicopter and a Hercules aircraft from 14 Wing Greenwood were dispatched to assist in the firefighting efforts. Additionally, a Coast Guard vessel and a commercial ship joined the response team in the area. Thanks to the prompt actions of the crew, the fire was extinguished, and fortunately, there were no injuries reported during the incident.