On 12/15/2011, the vessel ORSULA (Official Number 3343) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in NEAR BECANCOUR, QC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 20 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 12/16/2011. Weather at the time was reported as overcast.

On 15 December 2011, at 0910 Eastern Standard Time, the bulk carrier Orsula departed Contrecœur, Quebec, in ballast for Baie-Comeau, Quebec. While proceeding downbound on the St. Lawrence River under the conduct of a pilot, the vessel lost steering control and ran aground at 1329 on the Battures de Gentilly, 1.25 miles northeast of Bécancour wharf, Quebec. About 48 hours later, it was refloated on the first attempt using tugs. The vessel sustained hull damage, which required repairs. There were no injuries or pollution as a result of this occurrence.