On 9/23/2017 , the vessel AMERICA (Official Number 53756) was involved in a intentional beaching/grounding/anchoring to avoid occurrence in Sainte-Luce, QC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 23 September 2017, the general cargo vessel "AMERICA" sustained the failure of its main engine off Sainte-Luce, QC. The vessel proceeded on its own power to a nearby anchorage, the crew carried out the repairs and the vessel resumed its voyage.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/23/2017 .