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. 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 9/23/2017 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown.
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.