On 8/20/2000 , the vessel CHANGI HOPE (Official Number 388739) was involved in a bottom contact in ANCHORAGE MONTREAL EAST, QUEBEC (QC).
The vessel, with 18 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 8/31/2000 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the WSW at 5.00 knots.
On 20 August 2000 the "CHANGI HOPE" bound for sea experienced an engine failure off buoy m-161. The vessel reportedly made contact with bottom when manoeuvring for anchorage at Montreal-East assisted by tug "OCÉAN INTRÉPIDE".