On 11/7/1996 , the vessel OCEAN HAULER (Official Number 817048) was involved in a cargo shift/cargo loss - cargo shifted in CARLETON, BAIE DES CHALEURS, 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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/9/1997 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 10.00 knots.

On 07 November 1996 the "OCEAN HAULER" was secured starboard side to the dock at Carleton, Quebec, discharging a cargo of pulpwood mainly from the barge's starboard side. After the barge had developed a list to port, about 400 cords of pulpwood fell from the port side of the stow into the water. The barge became upright and rolled quickly to starboard when a further 400 cords fell from the barge onto the dock. No one was injured and there was no pollution.