On 9/14/2004 , the vessel DERICK L. (Official Number 394116) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in FLORENCE BEACH, CAPE BRETON, NS., NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

The vessel, with 3 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 9/15/2004 . Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the NE at 35.00 knots.

On 14 September 2004, at 15:16 UTC F/V reported aground on Florence Beach, near North Sydney, NS. Three crew made it safely ashore.