On 10/16/2004, the vessel SANDVIKEN (Official Number 8000176) was involved in a bottom contact in ST.LAWRENCE SEAWAY, QUE., QUEBEC (QC).

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 10/18/2004. Weather at the time was reported as .

On 16 October 2004, the vessel SANVIKEN, eastbound on the St.Lawrence seaway, touched the channel bottom near the CPR bridge at the west entry of the South Shore canal. The vessel was thereafter secured at Cote St.Catherine dock for inspection.