On 12/13/1990, the vessel NEW START (Official Number 344782) was involved in a risk of sinking in OFF METLAKATLA, CHATHAM SOUND, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL TOOK ON WATER IN HER ENGINEROOM - CAUSE UNKNOWN Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-90. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 27.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/10/1991 .