On 10/19/1989, the vessel SINAWAY (Official Number 310298) was involved in a risk of sinking in OFF BAMFIELD, VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 1 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

PLANKING FELL OFF OF THE SHIP'S SIDE, VSL MANAGED TO MAKE IT TO PORT Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/11/1989.