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. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL GROUNDED WHILE TRANSITTING HAYDN PASSAGE -ASSISTED BY CCG TOFINO Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/25/1990 .