On 4/2/1996 1, the vessel R.F.R. (Official Number 326324) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in CLOSE WEST OF SHIPPEGAN GULLY, NB.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Vessel grounded and requested tow. CGS "Shippegan" tasked and towed vessel to Shippegan.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/3/1996 7.