On 8/23/1983 , the vessel GAVIOTA (Official Number 4341) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in E COAST-W COAST NFLD-STEPHENVILLE-PORT HARMON,.
The vessel, with 16 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 7/6/1984 1. Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SW at 37.00 knots.
GALEWIND PUSHING VESSEL STBD SIDE AFT TO THE PIER. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1