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. 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 11/5/1976 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 6.00 knots.
ONE KILLED,ONE INJURED.NO SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURE DAMAGE TO SHIPS HULL