On 6/20/1998 , the vessel ATLANTIC FIR (Official Number 820618) was involved in a bottom contact in CANSO STRAIT, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Tug reported touching bottom while moving away from KENT VOYAGEUR into Canso Lock.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/2/1998 8.