On 12/28/1983, the vessel BRIERFIELD (Official Number 398905) was involved in a bottom contact in WEST COAST-W VANCOUVER IS-PORT ALBERNI,.

The vessel, with 28 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

APPROACHING WHARF,SHEARED SUDDENLY & HIT CORNER OF WHARF. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-83. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/24/1987 .