On 9/17/1989 , the vessel PEPITA (Official Number 154349) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in 1.5 NM NE OF FLORES ISLAND, HAYDEN PASSAGE, BC,.
The vessel, with 1 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/25/1990 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
VSL GROUNDED WHILE TRANSITTING HAYDN PASSAGE -ASSISTED BY CCG TOFINO Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89