On 7/10/2008 , the vessel A.M.E. BINAME (Official Number 810511) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in BEAR ISLAND, MCKENZIE RIVER, NT, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (NT).

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

On 10 July 2008, the tug "A.M.E. BINAME" reported running aground while landing at Bear Island, McKenzie River, NT. There was no damage to the hull. The vessel was safely refloated.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the NW at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/16/2008 .