On 6/5/1988 1, the vessel MERKUR - 390187 (Official Number 390187) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in NEAR BUOY"TT4"AND ON GOOSE ISLAND,NS,.

The vessel, with 7 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

GROUNDED IN POOR VISIBILITY WHILE CONFUSED ABOUT A BUOY POSITION. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the ENE at 35.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/12/1989 .