diff --git a/monitor.c b/monitor.c
index 4efe5da..1107d47 100644
--- a/monitor.c
+++ b/monitor.c
@@ -235,6 +235,13 @@ static int read_and_act(struct active_array *a)
 		}
 	}
 
+	if (a->curr_state > inactive &&
+	    a->prev_state == inactive) {
+		/* array has been started
+		 * possible that container operation has to be completed
+		 */
+		a->container->ss->set_array_state(a, 0);
+	}
 	if (a->curr_state <= inactive &&
 	    a->prev_state > inactive) {
 		/* array has been stopped */