On 11/27/1987, the vessel CHUGAWAY III (Official Number 194404) was involved in a explosion in KITKIATA INLET, DOUGLAS CHANNEL, B.C.,.
The vessel, with 1 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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/20/1989 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the S at 10.00 knots.
VSL CAUGHT FIRE/EXPLODED/SANK PRECISE CAUSE UNKNOWN