On 4/24/2013 , the vessel HEATHER KNUTSEN (Official Number 827093) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in HALIFAX, NS, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

The vessel, with 26 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 4/29/2013 . Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the SE at 15.00 knots.

On 24 April 2013, the tanker "HEATHER KNUTSEN" under the conduct of a pilot, and assisted by 2 tugs, ran aground while docking at berths 27/28, in Halifax, N.S. Minor damage to bulbous bow and bow thruster propeller reported.