On 9/15/2006 , the vessel SOVEREIGN (Official Number 709516) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in NEAR BUOY M-161 PORT OF MONTREAL, QUEBEC, QUEBEC (QC).

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

Soon after leaving the anchorage the vessel "SOVEREIGN" lost propulsion and subsequently ran aground. Vessel was refloated some 3 hours later and brought back to anchor for an underwater survey.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/18/2006 .