On 3/22/1987 , the vessel VIKING III (Official Number 176741) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in OTTER COVE, DISCOVERY 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 pollution.

GROUNDED AND HOLED WHILE OPERATING CLOSE IN SHORE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as fog. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/27/1987 .