On 12/10/1994, the vessel ANAX (Official Number 723181) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in NEAR BUOY K147 OFF ST-LAURENT,ST.LAWRENCE RIV,.

The vessel, with 27 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/9/1995 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 5.00 knots.

On 10 December 1994, the "ANAX", loaded with 17,717 metric tonnes of wheat from Duluth, USA, was transiting the St. Lawrence River bound for Baie Comeau, Quebec, with two pilots on board. When the vessel was off Beaumont, a power interruption occurred on the emergency electrical system supplying the navigation instruments and the steering position. A few minutes later, the vessel grounded on a rocky bottom on the south side of the channel. The vessel sustained major damage requiring drydocking. No one was injured, and no pollution was reported as a result of this occurrence.