On 8/8/2006 1, the vessel DENIS M (Official Number 173933) was involved in a risk of striking (near allision) - risk of allision with a fixed object (striking - includes vessels) in PORT OF MONTREAL, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/29/2007 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 8.00 knots.

On 8 August 06 in the port of Montreal, whilst warping the barge DT Scow No.3 with the tug Denis M alongside dock at section 29, the crew were not able to secure the mooring lines adequately and the tug barge was set adrift with diver down