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IMO 6804848
CargoBuilt 1968Active
17,808
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
26,365
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
1968
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
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Particulars

IMO
6804848
MMSI
316001834
Call sign
VGNB
Flag
CA
Type
Self Discharging Bulk Carrier
Length (LOA)
222.44 m
Beam
22.97 m
Home port
MONTREAL

Ownership

Beneficial owner
C S L Group· Canada
Operator
C S L Group· Canada
Technical manager
C S L Group
Commercial manager
CSL Americas
Class society
LR
Design DWT
26,365 t
Flag
Canada
Built
1968

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Casualty · Fire
    Fire broke out while vessel was at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, USA, while cleaning
  2. Special survey
  3. Dry dock
  4. Casualty · Beached/Grounded
    Vessel reportedly ran aground, while departing a dock in Thessalon, Ontario, Can
  5. Casualty · Fire
    Had fire off Tobermory, Ont, in Georgian Bay, Lake Huron, in 45 15 N 81 40 W, 11
  6. Casualty · Beached/Grounded
    Ran aground as it was entering Lake St. Clair downbound, coming to a stop just o
  7. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Had mechanical problem while downbound from Essar Steel, Great Lakes, 21 May 201
  8. Casualty · Beached/Grounded
    Grounded in mud while approaching Southwest Sales Dock, Windsor, Detroit River
  9. Built

Engine

main engine & propulsion
Engine builder
Sulzer
Designer
Sulzer
Designation
6RND76
Power (MCO)
6,637 kW
RPM
122
Propulsion
MO
Trading category
Live

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
04 Aug 2024
Special survey
05 Jan 2025
IOPP issued
14 Aug 2019
IOPP expires
04 Aug 2024

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
20 Aug 2023Cleveland, OhioNo0

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
04 Feb 2025FireFire broke out while vessel was at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, USA, while cleaning a dust container. Firefighters quickly contained the fire, but no injuries were reported.
04 Jul 2021Beached/GroundedVessel reportedly ran aground, while departing a dock in Thessalon, Ontario, Canada, in lat 46 15 13N, long 083 33 50W, 04 Jul 2021. No damage or pollution was reported.
11 May 2018FireHad fire off Tobermory, Ont, in Georgian Bay, Lake Huron, in 45 15 N 81 40 W, 11 May 2018. Fire extinguished by crew. Ar Thunder Bay 12 May & sd 13 May.
21 Oct 2015Beached/GroundedRan aground as it was entering Lake St. Clair downbound, coming to a stop just outside of Buoy 29 at the north end of the lake 21 Oct 2015. Refloated 22 Oct and was downbound for the Windsor Lafarge dock. Ar Toledo 23 Oct.
21 May 2015Mechanical FaultHad mechanical problem while downbound from Essar Steel, Great Lakes, 21 May 2015. Proceeded to Lorain. Sd 24 May.
16 Dec 2009Beached/GroundedGrounded in mud while approaching Southwest Sales Dock, Windsor, Detroit River 16 Dec 2009. Refloated by tugs 17 Dec and under way. No apparent damage. Ar Hamilton 28 Dec.