On 6/17/1988 , the vessel CHARLENE MARIE (Official Number 555346) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in 4 NM N OF SAINTY PT, GRENVILLE CHANNEL, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 3 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 6/7/1989 1. Weather at the time was reported as .

VSL STRUCK A DEADHEAD, BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER, GIVEN EXTRA PUMP Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88