On 7/20/1991 , the vessel CAPE BLUFF (Official Number 371011) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in SAVAGE COVE, STRAIT OF BELLE-ISLE, NFLD,.
The vessel, with 5 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 8/27/1991 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 20.00 knots.
VSL STRUCK A SUBMERGED BUOY AND DAMAGED HER PROPELLER Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-91