On 3/14/1988 , the vessel FILIA STAR (Official Number 5773) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in APPROACHES TO PLACENTIA BAY, NEWFOUNDLAND,.
The vessel, with 27 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 7/4/1989 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear.
V/L GROUNDED ON MARKED SHOAL WHILE AWAITING PILOT & CHARTS