On 10/11/2002, the vessel MSC CANADA (Official Number 9232759) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in PORT OF SOREL, ST.LAWRENCE RIVER, QUE., QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 20 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

As a result of sustaining a steering gear failure, the container ship MSC CANADA ran aground. Shortly thereafter, the vessel was refloated. Initial survey found no apparent damage to the hull.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/11/2002.