On 5/29/1988 , the vessel NOVSEA II (Official Number 708343) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in EN AMONT DE LA BOUEE D-40,GRONDINES,QUEBEC,.

The vessel, with 25 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

GROUNDING DUE TO STEERING FAILURE AT FULL SPEED. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the W at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/7/1989 1.