On 5/29/1996 , the vessel L'HERITAGE I (Official Number 329382) was involved in a cargo shift/cargo loss - cargo shifted in ILE AUX BASQUES, QUE.,.
The vessel, with 10 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/11/1996 . Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the NE at 20.00 knots.
On the morning of 29 May 1996, the ferry "L'HÉRITAGE I" was on a scheduled voyage. When the vessel was approximately four miles north-west of Île aux Basques, Quebec, she encountered a wave that was higher than the others. A truck parked on the forward vehicle deck broke its tie-downs and overturned. No one was injured as a result of this occurrence, but a small quantity of diesel fuel from the truck's tank was spilled. Smoke was seen emanating from the truck's refrigeration system, creating fears of fire. The damage was minor.