On 1/24/1989 , the vessel OCEAN TRADAR (Official Number 126513) was involved in a intentional beaching/grounding/anchoring to avoid occurrence in OFF PETREL POINT, PETREL CHANNEL, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

ROPE CAUGHT IN PROPELLER, VSL BEACHED Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 27.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/18/1989 .