On 2/21/1989 , the vessel SEA PIONEER (Official Number 2453) was involved in a collision - with another vessel or other floating object in 54 NM NORTHWEST OF CAPE RAY, NFLD,.
The vessel, with 32 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 5/24/1989 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 3.00 knots.
VSL STRUCK BY THE SEA PIONEER AS SHE WAS BESET IN ICE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89