On 8/18/1999 , the vessel ORIENT CORD (Official Number 820270) was involved in a bottom contact in LES ESCOUMINS, QUE.,.
The vessel, with 24 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 8/19/1999 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 6.00 knots.
The "ORIENT CORD" lost propulsion at the pilot station. Later underwater inspection indicates that vessel may have touched bottom.