On 1/1/2008 1, the vessel SANKO COMMANDER (Official Number 12163) was involved in a risk of grounding in NL., PLACENTIA BAY, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).
The vessel, with 0 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/2/2008 1. Weather at the time was reported as .
On 01 January 2008, M/T SANKO COMMANDER reported unable to turn in Placentia Bay, NL. due to heaby weather and was drifting towards land. Immediate tug assistance was requested and vessel was ordered to depart VTS zone..