On 9/6/2015 1, the vessel ISLAND QUEST (Official Number 821578) was involved in a bottom contact in White Island, NB, NEW BRUNSWICK (NB).

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 06 September 2015, the passenger vessel "ISLAND QUEST", with 44 people on board, struck bottom just north east of White Island, NB and began taking on water. The vessel proceeded to Lord's Cove, Deer Island and disembarked 41 passengers. Temporary repairs were made at Deer Island, NB and the vessel proceeded to a shipyard.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/6/2015 1.