On 4/3/2015 1, the vessel CWB MARQUIS (Official Number 838418) was involved in a grounding - not under power (includes drifting) (non-intentional) in Beauharnois, Quebec, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 18 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 03 April 2015 at approximately 0230 Eastern Daylight Time, the bulk carrier CWB Marquis was anchored at the Pointe Fortier anchorage area, below the Lower Beauharnois Lock, Quebec, on the St. Lawrence Seaway, when it was struck by an ice floe and dragged anchor. The ice floe pushed the vessel out of the anchorage area and caused it to go aground. The vessel was refloated later that day with the assistance of 2 tugs. There were no injuries or pollution. The vessel sustained minor damage.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/3/2015 1.