On 10/13/2006, the vessel ESCORTE (Official Number 817103) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in OSHAWA HARBOUR, ON, ONTARIO (ON).

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.

At 0732 Eastern daylight time on 13 October 2006, the bulk carrier Seneca, with a pilot aboard and assisted by the tugs Jerry G and Escorte, attempted to depart Oshawa Harbour in a strong breeze/near gale, whereupon it ran over two navigation buoys before making bottom contact and striking the eastern seawall at the harbour entrance.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 23.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/18/2006.