On 1/30/2001 , the vessel OCEAN HERCULE (Official Number 817272) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in ILE ROUGE, QUEBEC (QC).

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 none pollution.

On 30 January 2001, the tug "OCEAN HERCULE" , while upbound for Quebec City, ran aground on the shoal to the NE of Isle Rouge. Vessel was freed under her own power with the rising time and continued to Quebec City. Hull, propellor and rudder damage. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/23/2001 .