On 5/11/1986 , the vessel NORTHERN VIKING (Official Number 330287) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in SWANSON BAY,OFF PRINCESS ROYAL ISL,B.C.,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

AUTO PILOT FAILED-LOW BATTERY Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-27-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/15/1986.