On 12/17/2015, the vessel BBC MAPLE LEA (Official Number 23986) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in Châteauguay, QC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 17 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 unknown pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/17/2015. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at knots.

On 17 December 2015, the general cargo vessel "BBC MAPLE LEA" ran aground 3 nautical miles NW of Châteauguay, QC. The vessel was refloated with 2 tugs the following day and proceeded to the dock in Sainte-Catherine, QC to undergo an underwater survey. The vessel sustained damage to its bow thruster, releasing an unknown quantity of hydraulic oil in the water.