On 9/16/1977 , the vessel BIBAN (Official Number 2930) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in ST LAWRENCE SEAWAY-UPPER BEAUHARNOIS WALL,.

The vessel, with 31 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

GROUNDED AFTER MECHANICAL FAILURE.NO DAMAGE. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-25-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/28/1995 .