Patagonman Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On December 11, 2022, the bulk carrier 'Patagonman' encountered an unfortunate incident as it ran aground near the Cote St Catherine Lock on the St. Lawrence River, just upstream of Montreal. The vessel, on its journey from Bandirma to Les Escoumins, found itself immobilized, causing significant disruption to maritime traffic. Thankfully, after several hours of concerted efforts and tug assistance, 'Patagonman' was successfully refloated and made its way to the port at Sainte Catherine, Montreal, where it docked at approximately 11:20 a.m. This grounding incident led to delays for both a cargo ship and an oil tanker, which had to wait in close proximity to the lock until the bulk carrier could be freed. For a detailed report accompanied by images, visit the Journal de Montreal: https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2022/12/11/un-navire-echoue-entrave-la-voie-maritime-a-lecluse-de-sainte-catherine.