On 10/5/2003 , the vessel L'OIE DES ILES II (Official Number 822165) was involved in a bottom contact in BERTHIER, QUE, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 3 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 unknown pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/6/2003 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 20.00 knots.

On 5 October 2003, the small passagner vessel L'oie des Iles 2, with 59 POB, reported making contact with the bottom near Berthier. Water ingress in engine-room under control. Vessel towed to port of refuge by Lachance 3.