On 1/6/1986 1, the vessel HELIOS (Official Number 1985) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in E COAST-GULF ST LAWRENC-MIRAMICHI RIV-BUOY M13,.

The vessel, with 16 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

VSL FORCED ON SHOAL BY WIND & ICE FLOE WHEN ALTERING COURSE.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the WSW at 35.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/12/1991 .