Reviews & Ratings for the Sasco-Aldan

On November 6, 2019, the 'Lea Auerbach' experienced a significant engine failure while navigating the Laredo Channel in British Columbia, specifically at coordinates 52°41'38.8"N and 129°00'57"W, at approximately 2:30 a.m. Following the incident, the vessel dropped anchor as the crew promptly undertook necessary repairs. By 5 p.m. on November 7, the ship successfully docked in Vancouver, showcasing the crew's dedication and quick response in ensuring the vessel's safe return to port.

The MV BBC Maple Lea, a heavy-lift cargo vessel flying the German flag, has successfully been freed after experiencing a grounding incident on Thursday morning in Lake Saint-Louis, Quebec, close to Montreal. The 12,700 DWT ship grounded around 8 a.m. local time along the Saint Lawrence Seaway, particularly near St. Nicholas Island in Châteauguay. In response to the incident, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has dispatched a team of investigators to assess the factors leading to the grounding. According to AIS data, the vessel was successfully refloated with the assistance of tugboats at approximately 12:30 p.m. local time on Friday. A statement from the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake indicated that the front bow thruster's hydraulic system of the ship sustained damage during the incident, resulting in a minor leak of hydraulic oil. However, authorities affirmed that this leak presents minimal risk to the surrounding area. At the time of grounding, the MV BBC Maple Lea was transporting a cargo load of scrap metal.

On the morning of December 17, 2015, the freighter 'Maple Lea' encountered trouble, running aground at approximately 8 a.m. in Lake Saint-Louis, part of the Great Lakes. The vessel lost propulsion shortly after departing from Montreal and struck a rocky area. Initial assessments indicated that the ship suffered from water ingress, with several ballast tanks reported to be flooded due to the grounding. Crew engineers were unable to restore engine power, leaving the ship adrift. Local authorities quickly dispatched a lifeboat to assist. The 'Maple Lea', en route from Montreal to Ghent, raised questions about its unexpected navigation towards the Great Lakes instead of taking the Atlantic route. Investigators from the Canadian Transportation Safety Agency arrived at the scene to gather witness testimonies as part of their inquiry into the vessel's suspicious course.