On 3/17/1996 , the vessel CHANDA (Official Number 1731) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE, QUEBEC,.

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

18 inches fracture in #3 double bottom STBD ballast tank. Double-hulled tanker bound for St. Romual, Quebec.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/18/1996 .