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. 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 6/24/1987 . Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.
APPROACHING WHARF,SHEARED SUDDENLY & HIT CORNER OF WHARF. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-83