On 8/24/1995 , the vessel VAKHTANGOV (Official Number 4270) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in SOREL EN BAS DU QUAI NO. 5,.

The vessel, with 25 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 9/20/1995 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 20.00 knots.

On 24 August 1995, at about 1607, the "VAKHTANGOV" departed berth No. 15 in the Port of Sorel, Quebec, with a cargo of 21,805 tonnes of wheat, bound for Italy. Shortly after departure, the vessel grounded in the approaches to the Port of Sorel. The downstream current and the strong winds carried the vessel onto a shoal. Damage to the bulk carrier's propeller was reported as a result of the grounding. No one was injured and there was no pollution as a result of this occurrence.