Casualty Details
| Publish Date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Casualty Type | Grounded |
| Vessel Type | Bulk |
| IMO | 9609665 |
| GRT | 24177 |
| Year of Build | 2013 |
| Location | Vercheres, Canada |
| Cargo Details | Up to 46,300 cubic metres of Sugar |
Description
* We have received reports that bulk carrier FEDERAL YAMASKA (IMO:9609665) lost power and consequently ran aground in the St. Lawerence River, near Vercheres, Canada, on 12 August 2025.
* It is reported that 3,200 tonnes of sugar were unloaded from the vessel before being successfully refloated.
* The vessel is now being towed to Montreal where the remaining cargo on board will be discharged.
* It is likely that General Average/Salvage and associated Recovery issues may arise as a result of this casualty.
* We therefore recommend that you contact us if you are concerned with any cargo on board this vessel so that we can immediately start taking steps to protect your interests.
