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. There were 1 injuries and 1 fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

VSL CAUGHT FIRE/EXPLODED/SANK PRECISE CAUSE UNKNOWN. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the S at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/20/1989 .