On 7/30/1988 , the vessel CRYSTAL STAR (Official Number 370053) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in 1NM SOUTH OF KENNEDY ISL.,ARTHUR PASSAGE,B.C,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

WENT OFF COURSE DUE TO IMPROPERLY SET AUTO-PILOT Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as fog. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/10/1989 .