On 7/5/1989 1, the vessel BEAUFORT SEA EXPLORER (Official Number 344932) was involved in a risk of sinking in TUKTOYAKTUK HARBOUR ANCHORAGE, NWT,.
The vessel, with 0 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 8/13/1990 . Weather at the time was reported as .
VSL SUSTAINED DAMAGE WHILE AT WINTER LAY-UP, PROBABLY DUE TO ICE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-90