Discover the Mak1: Ratings & Maritime News

On November 21, 2019, at approximately 5:15 PM, the vessel 'Bluewing' experienced a bow thruster malfunction while navigating 1.7 miles west of Beauharnois, Quebec, at coordinates 45°19'09.4" N, 73°55'01.4" W. This technical failure resulted in the ship colliding with the approach wall of the Beauharnois lock. Fortunately, there were no reports of damage sustained by either the vessel or the dock. Following the incident, the 'Bluewing' resumed its journey and successfully docked in Port Colborne on November 24.

On July 25, 2018, at 03:53 a.m., the vessel 'Bluewing' experienced a significant engine malfunction while navigating towards the anchorage area of Pointes-aux-Trembles in Quebec, specifically at coordinates 45° 38' 22" N and 73° 29' 02" W. Following repairs and inspections, the 'Bluewing' successfully departed from Pointes-aux-Trembles on July 27 at 2:40 p.m. The ship was headed to Hamilton, with an estimated time of arrival set for July 29.