On 8/17/1989 , the vessel ARIAK (Official Number 198578) was involved in a explosion in CASSIAR FISH PLANT DOCK, PORT EDWARD, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 2 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

EXPLOSION AND FIRE ON ARIAK SPREAD TO THIS VSL Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/22/1989.