On 8/29/1996 , the vessel HANSEATIC (Official Number 720407) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in SIMPSON'S STRAIT, N.W.T.,.

The vessel, with 10 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

While on passage from Gjoa Haven to Resolute Bay, the "HANSEATIC" ran aground in Simpson Strait. The weather was fine and clear and the vessel was being navigated visually, by reference to shore ranges, and by radar. The passage plan was disrupted when it was assumed that a buoy, which had been left in the strait from the previous navigation season, was marking a shoal. The buoy had been moved out of position by ice.

The Board determined that the "HANSEATIC" grounded because the bridge team did not strictly adhere to the plan that had been prepared for navigating the vessel through the strait. Relying on a navigation buoy left in the strait from the previous navigation season contributed to the grounding.
. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the WNW at 17.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/30/1996 .