On 10/1/1998 , the vessel DOUG MCKEIL (Official Number 817051) was involved in a not involved in ILE D'ANTICOSTI, QUE.,.

The vessel, with 9 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 11/16/1998. Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SSE at 45.00 knots.

In strong winds, the tow line of the tug DOUG MCKEIL parted and her barge with drums of fuel on deck was set adrift. Possibility of grounding on Anticosti Is.