On 7/26/1987 , the vessel ONERKA II (Official Number 156916) was involved in a risk of sinking in 2 NM SOUTH MERRY ISL.,WELCOME PASSAGE,B.C.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

PRIME REASON OF INCIDENT WAS A FAULTY CONNECTION IN BILGE PUMP SYST. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as NONE APPARENT

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 18.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/10/1988 .