On 9/7/1983 1, the vessel VASA (Official Number 621633) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in WEST C-GEORGIA STR-ROBERTS BANK-COAL TERMINAL,.

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

BOOM FOR NEW SHIPLOADER DROPPED,TWO SUPPORTING CRANES COLLAPSED. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-27-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/18/1984 .