On 6/2/2001 1, the vessel MARTIN & SYLVIE (Official Number 815674) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in 1 NM SOUTH BY EAST OF RICHIBUCTO, N.B.,.

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 10/11/2001. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 5.00 knots.

While tasked to assist the F/V "MISS TRICIA LYNN" aground on a sandbar off Richibucto, New Brunswick, the Coast Guard Auxiliary (fishing) vessel "MARTIN & SYLVIE" ran aground on a sandbar. Refloated with tide.