On 6/20/1989 , the vessel QUEEN OF COQUITLAM (Official Number 370060) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 4.5 NM EAST OF VALDES I, STRAIT OF GEORGIA, BC,.
The vessel, with 15 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 9/5/1989 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear.
VSL SUFFERED A CRANKCASE EXPLOSION DURING ENGINE TRIALS AFTER REFIT Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89