On 9/21/2004 , the vessel MICHIGANBORG (Official Number 6581) was involved in a intentional beaching/grounding/anchoring to avoid occurrence in CANAL DE LA RIVE SUD, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 11 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 21 September 2004, the upbound vessel Michiganborg showed hard port on the rudder angle indicator irregardless of rudder position. The vessel went to emergency anchorage.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/2/2004 .