On 10/14/1988, the vessel VIKING SPIRIT (Official Number 369682) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in OFF RIPPLE POINT, JOHNSTONE STRAIT, B.C.,.
The vessel, with 6 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/14/1989 . Weather at the time was reported as rain.
WHILE STRAIGHTENING FLOATS ON SEINE, ENGINEER BECAME TANGLED IN NET. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88