On 7/14/2010 , the vessel LE PRINCE DES MERS (Official Number 827062) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in SHIPPEGAN BAY, NB.,.
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 unknown pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/15/2010 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.
On 14 July 2010, the F/V "LE PRINCE DES MERS" ran aground on a mud flat in Shippingan Bay, N.B. The vessel was towed off by a passing vessel.