On 12/10/1999, the vessel GRAIN TRADER (Official Number 9565) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in PTE-FORTIER ANCHORAGE,.

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

The vessel ELLIE reported that the anchor had dragged in strong north west wind and the ship grounded at the south east sector of Pte-Fortier anchorage. Refloated with tugs and berthed.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as other with winds from the NW at 27.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/13/1999.