On 7/26/1989 , the vessel POLAR EXPLORER (Official Number 192633) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in NORTHWEST HEAD, NORTHWEST ISLAND, RAMEA, NFLD,.

The vessel, with 9 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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/27/1990 . Weather at the time was reported as fog.

VSL GROUNDED WHILE PROCEEDING IN THICK FOG IN A NARROW CHANNEL Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89