On 7/16/1986 , the vessel BERTHA JOYCE (Official Number 159657) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in OFF ARNOLD'S COVE, PLACENTIA BAY, NFLD,.
The vessel, with 3 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 7/31/1987 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 6.00 knots.
V/L'S PORT PROPELLOR STRUCK OBSTRUCTION-PORT ENGINE LEFT HER BEDDING Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87