On 10/27/2012, the vessel LAFFERTY (Official Number 810634) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in FORT SIMPSON, NT, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (NT).
The vessel, with 3 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 10/31/2012. Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.
On 27 October 2012, the car ferry "LAFFERTY" grounded on a gravel bar in the Liard River, near Fort Simpson, NT. There were no passengers on board. The vessel refloated itself. There was no damage and no pollution.