On 9/10/2007 , the vessel CHEBUCTO HD. - 345860 (Official Number 345860) was involved in a explosion in NEWCASTLE ISLAND, NANAIMO, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

On 10 September 2007, the passenger sailing V/L "CHEBUCTO HD." suffered damage due to an explosion and subsequently sank near Newcastle Island, Nanaimo, B.C.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/9/2007 .