On 8/11/1999 , the vessel OCEAN INTREPIDE (Official Number 820504) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in VERCHERE, QUE.,.
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 8/11/1999 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the S at 3.00 knots.
Tug 'OCEAN INTREPIDE' towing barge 'BASSE COTE' aground 1.5 M down-river from Verchere.