Radisson

The Quebec City-Lévis ferry service has been operating with only one vessel since Nov 20, 2025, following an incident involving the 'Radisson' at 7.20 a.m.. which allided with the dock on the Quebec City sideat a speed of approximately two knots. The impact was significant enough to throw several passengers to the floor.One passenger sustained a minor finger injury. The incident reduced service could last for a week, according to initial estimates from the Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ). An investigation has been launchedtto determine the circumstances of the allision and ensure that all safety measures are being followed. The objective was to resume the service with two vessels around Nov 27. The 1954 built is the oldest vessel in the Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ) fleet. It also struck the Quebec City wharf in the fall of 2024.

The "Radisson" suffered a steering gear failure, while approaching the dock off Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, Quebec, in position 47 26 46.6N, 070 21 54.7W, on July 9, 2019, at 5.30 p.m. The vessel subsequently moored, the crew carried out repairs, and the vessel resumed its operations.

The N.M. Radisson" was back in service on Sep 14, 2011, at 3.20 p.m. Following the allision on Sep 12, the ship has undergone various checks and repairs. Necessary authorizations for the reactivation of the the "N.M. Radisson" required by Transport Canada were awarded in the afternoon.

The "M.N. Radisson" is being repaired following an incident Sep 12 at 4:50 p.m. at the dock in Lévis. When approaching the quay, the vessel struck the pier, causing damage to the starboard side foreship at the car deck level. Twelve of the 140 passengers suffered minor injuries due to the impact. On Sep 13, the "Lomer-Gouin" was in operation with an enhanced capacity of 590 passengers. The schedule between Levis and Quebec was changed to 40 minutes between 6 am and 10 am and between 14 am and 18 pm and 60 minutes the remaining time. A Marine Investigation was underway. French report with photo: http://www.icilevis.com/fr/index-lecture.aspx?sortcode=1.39&id_article=5406