On 6/14/1988 , the vessel OCEAN DEFENDER (Official Number 154660) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in SKIDEGATE CHANNEL, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

F/V WAS AVOIDING OTHER V/L Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/23/1988.