On 12/15/1979, the vessel FROTAMERICA (Official Number 29002) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in FLEUVE ST-LAURENT,.

The vessel, with 36 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

PERTE DE CONTROLE DE L'APPAREIL A GOUVERNER.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/2/1980 1.