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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

V/L GROUNDED ON MARKED SHOAL WHILE AWAITING PILOT & CHARTS. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/4/1989 1.