On 4/7/1989 1, the vessel CAPE CHACON (Official Number 192030) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in CHRISTIE PASSAGE, QUEEN CHARLOTTE STRAIT, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 5 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 10/4/1989 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 27.00 knots.

IN ROUGH WEATHER,VSL STRUCK A DEADHEAD AND DESTROYED THE ECHOSOUNDER Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89