On 10/13/1976, the vessel CANMAR EXPLORER (Official Number 368962) was involved in a explosion in BEAUFORT SEA - TUKTOYAKTUK -48 MILES NORTH,.

The vessel, with 24 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries and 1 fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

ONE KILLED,ONE INJURED.NO SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURE DAMAGE TO SHIPS HULL. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/5/1976 .