On 1/20/1996 , the vessel MANYAS 1 (Official Number 5548) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in 2 CABLES S.W. OF POINTE DES MONTS,.

The vessel, with 29 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

On 19 January 1996, the "MANYAS 1" was en route to Baie-Comeau, Quebec, when, at about 2100, the vessel became beset in the ice some 3.7 nautical miles south-west of Pointe-des-Monts. The vessel requested ice-breaker assistance from the Canadian Coast Guard. During the night, strong south-westerly winds drove the vessel toward the shore. At 0438, the vessel grounded near the Pointe-des-Monts light, before the ice-breaker could arrive to lend her assistance. The vessel was damaged; however, there was no injury or pollution as a result of this occurrence. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the S at 55.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/22/1996 .