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. 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 3/23/2001 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.

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