On 4/23/1993 , the vessel MATANUSKA (Official Number 291533) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - boarding, being on board, falling overboard from the ship in 6 NAUTICAL MILES NORTH OF ENTRANCE ISLAND, BC,.

The vessel, with 49 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 5/26/1994 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 16.00 knots.

ALASKA STATE FERRY REPORTS PERSON OVERBOARD. VNCVR CGRS SEARCHING. Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-93