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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

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

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