On 8/9/1996 1, the vessel SEA BARGE II (Official Number 812262) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in RIMOUSKI, QUE.,.

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

Tug "CHEBUCTO SEA", towing barge "TRI-NUK 1", ex "SEA BARGE II" regitry not yet competed, experienced engine problem and eventually grounded off Rimouski. Barge towed to warf by other vessel. Tug refloted and berthed.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/26/1996 .