On 11/16/1982, the vessel ORIENT VENTURE (Official Number 6841) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in ST LAWRENCE RIVER-NEAR BUOY Q42,.

The vessel, with 28 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

DIRTY GENERATOR FILTERS CAUSED BLACKOUT LEADING TO GROUNDING.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the S at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/27/1983 .