On 8/29/1986 , the vessel TOPSAIL STAR (Official Number 182559) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in APPROACH TO BRIDGEPORT HARBOUR, NFLD,.

The vessel, with 13 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

MISTOOK ISLETS FOR SHOAL (RADAR) - GROUNDED ON SHOAL. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 1.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/7/1987 1.