On 9/28/1988 , the vessel NORTHWAY NO 1 (Official Number 383981) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in BROWN COVE, NITINAT LAKE, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL GROUNDED AFTER CROSSING THE NITINAT BAR Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/1/1989 1.