On 2/17/1988 , the vessel HUMBER ARM (Official Number 6511) was involved in a explosion in MEADOWS POINT,5 NM FROM CORNER BROOK HRB.,NFLD,.
The vessel, with 22 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 10/4/1989 . Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the NNE at 15.00 knots.
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