On 3/31/2011 , the vessel BBC STEINHOFT (Official Number 91188) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in SOUTH SHORE CANAL, MONTREAL, QUEBEC, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 15 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 4/4/2011 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear.

On 31 March 2011 at 0309 Eastern Daylight Time, the downbound vessel BBC Steinhoeft, under the conduct of a pilot, ran aground in the South Shore Canal of the St. Lawrence Seaway downstream of St. Lambert Lock. Seaway traffic remained closed for 10 hours after the grounding until the vessel was refloated by 2 assisting tugs. There were no injuries or pollution as a result of this occurrence.