On 7/19/1991 , the vessel MERCER STRAITS (Official Number 345611) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in 5 CABLES SOUTH OF QUARRY PT, TOLMIE CHANNEL,BC,.

The vessel, with 6 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL GROUNDED WHILE PROCEEDING UP THE CHANNEL, OOW INJURED Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-91. 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 9/23/1991 .