On 8/6/1987 1, the vessel WATER STAR (Official Number 319460) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in S OF ALBION DYKE,ROBERTS BANK,B.C.,.
The vessel, with 2 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 10/9/1987 . Weather at the time was reported as other with winds from the W at 10.00 knots.
VESSEL GROUNDED IN SAND NEAR JETTY Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87