On 6/30/2019 , the vessel BBC OREGON (Official Number 4654) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in Bay Bulls, NL, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).
The vessel, with 13 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/30/2019 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at knots.
On 30 June 2019, while manoeuvring to leave the dock in Bay Bulls, NL, the cargo vessel "BBC OREGON" grounded with the bow of the vessel and sustained damage to the hull. The emergency fire pump room flooded. With the rising tide the vessel freed itself and floated back towards the dock. Two tugs and a pilot were ordered to move the vessel into the bay to anchor. No pollution or injuries were reported.