On 9/16/1988 , the vessel SOUTHGATE (Official Number 7524) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in 7 CABLES A L'EST DE SAULT-AU-COCHON,QUE.,.

The vessel, with 20 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL GROUNDED DUE TO A POWER FAILURE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/8/1989 1.