On 12/14/1997, the vessel SPEAR (Official Number 727525) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in VOIE MARITIME, QUE.,.
The vessel, with 0 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 12/15/1997. Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the NNW at 25.00 knots.
During a snow squall the vessel touched the north canal bank and went crossway in canal. Vessel freed.